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Definition of Aztreonam

1. Noun. An antibiotic (trade name Azactam) used against severe infections; has minimal side effects.

Definition of Aztreonam

1. Noun. A synthetic monobactam originally isolated from ''Chromobacterium violaceum'', similar in action to penicillin. ¹

¹ Source: wiktionary.com

Medical Definition of Aztreonam

1. A monocyclic beta-lactam antibiotic originally isolated from chromobacterium violaceum. It is resistant to beta-lactamases and is used in gram-negative infections, especially of the meninges, bladder, and kidneys. It may cause a superinfection with gram-positive organisms. Pharmacological action: monobactams. Chemical name: Propanoic acid, 2-(((1-(2-amino-4-thiazolyl)-2-((2-methyl-4-oxo-1-sulfo-3-azetidinyl)amino)-2-oxoethylidene)amino)oxy)-2-methyl-, (2S-(2alpha,3beta(Z)))- (12 Dec 1998)

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Literary usage of Aztreonam

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1. Sample Preparation Products Application Bibliography (1993)
"... Flumequine from Fish plasma (Phase/Analysis: C2/HPLC) Ml 195, Flucloxacillin from Plasma (Phase/Analysis: С18/HPLC) M1844, aztreonam from Biological ..."

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