Definition of Aztreonam

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

Exact synonyms: Azactam
Generic synonyms: Antibiotic, Antibiotic Drug
Language type: Trademark

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)

Lexicographical Neighbors of Aztreonam

azoturia
azoturias
azotæmia
azovan blue
azoxy
azoxy compound
azoxy compounds
azoxy procarbazine oxidase
azoxybenzene
azoxymethane
azoxys
azoxystrobin
azoxystrobins
azran
aztobacter
aztreonam (current term)
azuki
azuki bean
azuki beans
azukis
azul
azulejo
azulejos
azulene
azulenes
azumolene
azure
azure A
azure B
azure C

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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