Definition

Noun: 1. A synthetic antibiotic medication: Aztreonam is a prescription antibiotic drug belonging to the monobactam class. It is specifically designed to treat severe infections caused by certain types of Gram-negative bacteria. It is known for its targeted action and generally favorable safety profile with minimal side effects compared to some other antibiotics.

Usage Examples

• Noun:
  • The doctor prescribed aztreonam for the patient's complicated urinary tract infection.
  • Aztreonam is often reserved for hospital-acquired infections where other antibiotics have failed.
  • Due to its narrow spectrum, aztreonam is effective against specific bacteria without disrupting the body's broader flora.

Advanced Usage

• "Aztreonam therapy": Refers to a course of treatment using this specific antibiotic.
  • The patient responded well to a two-week course of aztreonam therapy.
• "Resistance to aztreonam": Describes when bacteria evolve and are no longer killed or inhibited by the drug.
  • The lab report showed the pathogen had developed resistance to aztreonam.

Variants and Related Words

• Azactam (noun): The trade name or brand name for aztreonam.
  • The medication was dispensed under the brand name Azactam.

Synonyms

• Antibiotic (noun): A general term for a substance that kills or inhibits the growth of bacteria. (Aztreonam is a specific type of antibiotic.)
• Monobactam (noun): The class of antibiotics to which aztreonam belongs, characterized by their unique chemical structure.

Noun

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