U-Azom 1gm Injection

U-Azom 1gm Injection is an Antibiotic used in the treatment of a wide variety of bacterial infections in the blood, brain, ears, skin, belly, bones, lungs and urinary tract.

Uses of U-Azom 1gm Injection:

• Infections caused by susceptible Gram-negative bacteria
• Urinary tract infections
• Respiratory tract infections
• Intra-abdominal infections
• Skin and soft tissue infections

How does U-Azom 1gm Injection work?

Aztreonam works by inhibiting the synthesis of bacterial cell walls. It binds to penicillin-binding proteins in the bacterial cell wall leading to cell lysis and death. Its monobactam structure makes it more active against resistant strains and it confers resistance to multiple bacterial ß-lactamases.

How to Use & Dosage

Proper reconstitution and dilution of Azom before administration should be in accordance with the manufacturer’s instructions. Azom is usually given by intramuscular injection or slow IV infusion.

This medicine is usually given by a health care professional in a hospital or clinic by injection into a vein or muscle. If this medicine is prescribed for you to take at home, you will be given instructions on how to prepare and take it.

Take as directed. Take at the same time of day as directed on the label of the prescription. Continue to take until your doctor tells you to stop. It is important that you dispose of used needles and syringes in a proper sharps container. If you do not have one, call your pharmacist or health care provider to get one.

If you think you might have taken too much, go to an emergency room or call a poison control center immediately.

Possible Side Effects:

• Nausea
• Vomiting
• Diarrhea
• Rash
• Itching
• Fever
• Fatigue
• Injection site reactions (pain, redness, swelling)
• Allergic reactions (anaphylaxis)
• Liver enzyme elevations

Safety Advise:

🩺 Kidney

U-Azom 1gm should be used with caution in patients with renal disease. It may be necessary to change the dosage of Azom. Please discuss with your healthcare provider.

🫀 Liver

U-Azom 1gm is to be used with caution in patients with liver disease. The dosage of Azom could need to be changed. Consult your doctor.

🤰 Pregnancy

It is risky to use U-Azom while pregnant because there is proof that it harms the developing fetus. Please contact your medical care provider.

🤱 Breastfeeding

The use of U-Azom during breast feeding is harmful and this becomes poisoning in the fetus. Please consult your health care provider.

Storage Instructions

Store at room temperature. Store in a dry location. Keep away from moisture. Keep in the original container. Keep away from sunlight.

References

1. AZACTAM® (aztreonam for injection, USP). Full Prescribing Information. Princeton, NJ: Bristol-Myers Squibb / Almirall.
2. Romano A, Gaeta F, Valluzzi RL, Alonzi C, Maggioletti M, Zaffiro A, Caruso C. Absence of Cross-Reactivity to Aztreonam in Patients with IgE-Mediated Hypersensitivity to β-Lactam Antibiotics. Journal of Allergy and Clinical Immunology. 2016;138(1):179-186.
3. Zhanel GG, Lawson CD, Adam H, et al. Ceftazidime-Avibactam: A Novel Cephalosporin/β-Lactamase Inhibitor Combination. Drugs. 2013;73(2):159-177.
4. Sykes RB, Bonner DP. Aztreonam: The First Monobactam. American Journal of Medicine. 1985;78(2A):2-10.
5. Brunton LL, Knollmann BC, eds. Goodman & Gilman’s The Pharmacological Basis of Therapeutics. 14th ed. New York: McGraw-Hill Education.

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Manufacturer details

Name: United Biotech Pvt Ltd

Address: FC/B-1 (Extn.), Mohan Co-operative Industrial Estate Mathura Road, New Delhi – 110 044

Country of origin: India