Azactam

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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.

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