Azactam
Azactam
Azactam (pronounced as az-ak-tam) is a brand name for the antibiotic drug aztreonam. It is used to treat a variety of bacterial infections.
Pronunciation
Azactam is pronounced as az-ak-tam.
Etymology
The name "Azactam" is derived from parts of the chemical name of the drug, aztreonam. The "az" comes from the azetidinone ring in the chemical structure, and "actam" is a common suffix for β-lactam antibiotics.
Usage
Azactam is used to treat a variety of bacterial infections, including those caused by Gram-negative bacteria. It is particularly effective against Pseudomonas aeruginosa, a common cause of hospital-acquired infections.
Related Terms
- Aztreonam: The generic name for Azactam.
- Antibiotic: A type of drug used to treat bacterial infections.
- Gram-negative bacteria: A type of bacteria that Azactam is effective against.
- Pseudomonas aeruginosa: A common cause of hospital-acquired infections that Azactam is effective against.
See Also
External links
- Medical encyclopedia article on Azactam
- Wikipedia's article - Azactam
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