Reonam 2gm Injection
Unimark Remedies Ltd

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In-stock 1 Injection in 1 vial
807.68

USED FOR:
Serious bacterial infections

COMPOSITION:
Aztreonam (2gm)

Therapeutic Uses:
anti infectives

Related Warnings
Alcohol

Interaction with alcohol is unknown. Please consult your doctor.

PROBABLY SAFE
Pregnancy
PROBABLY SAFE

Reonam 2gm Injection is probably safe to use during pregnancy.Animal studies have shown low or no adverse effect on the foetus, however, there are limited human studies. Please consult your doctor.

SAFE
Lactation
SAFE

Reonam 2gm Injection is safe to use during lactation. Human studies have shown that either the drug does not pass into the breastmilk in significant amount or is not expected to cause toxicity to the baby.

SAFE
Driving
SAFE

Reonam 2gm Injection does not usually affect your ability to drive.

CAUTION
Kidney
CAUTION

Reonam 2gm Injection should be used with caution in patients with kidney disease. Dose adjustment of Reonam 2gm Injection may be needed. Please consult your doctor.Regular monitoring of kidney function test is advised while you are taking this medicine.

Liver

Reonam 2gm Injection is probably safe to use in patients with liver disease. Limited data available suggests that dose adjustment of Reonam 2gm Injection may not be needed in these patients. Please consult your doctor.

Aztreonam   2gm

Uses of Reonam Injection
Reonam 2gm Injection is used in the treatment of serious bacterial infectionsIt is used in infections of various body parts like urinary tract, blood, brain, ear, skin and soft tissue, abdomen, bone, windpipe and lungs.

How to use Reonam Injection
Your doctor or nurse will give you this medicine. Kindly do not self administer.

How Reonam Injection works
Reonam 2gm Injection is an antibiotic. It kills bacteria by preventing them from forming their own protective covering which is required for their survival in the human body.

Side Effects:

Common Nausea, Headache, Vomiting, Abdominal pain, Vertigo, Diarrhoea.

Expert advice for Reonam Injection

Consult your doctor if you have or had any of the following medical conditions: allergic reaction to other antibiotics, or diarrhea after taking antibiotics, stomach, intestine, kidney or liver problems,  blood disorders, skin disorders including toxic epidermal necrolysis (widespread peeling of the superficial layers of the skin), fits.
Do not start aztreonam nebulized solution if you are allergic to other antibiotic, have chest tightness after taking inhaled medicine, kidney problems, cough blood, low lung function test.
Seek immediate medical attention if you develop prolonged or bloody diarrhea, swelling of the lips, face, tongue and/or throat with difficulty in breathing or swallowing after taking aztreonam injection or infusion.
Tell your doctor if you are or planning to become pregnant or are breastfeeding.

Frequently Asked Questions

Q. Is aztreonam a carbapenem, broad spectrum, penicillin or vesicant?
Aztreonam is not a carbapenem, broad spectrum antibiotic, penicillin

Q. Does aztreonam have penicillin in it?
It does not contain penicillin. Aztreonam is a beta-lactam antibiotic and vesicant

Q. Is aztreonam safe in penicillin allergy?
Aztreonam is considered to be safe in patients allergic to penicillin

Q. Does Reonam cover pseudomonas, enterococcus, atypicals, extended-spectrum beta-lactamases, methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus, klebsiella?
Reonam is not active against enterococcus, atypicals, extended-spectrum beta-lactamases, and methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus. Reonam is active against pseudomonas, klebsiella and other gram negative bacteria.