Cayston(Inhalation)
Aztreonam is an antibiotic that fights bacteria.
Aztreonam inhalation is used to improve breathing symptoms in people with cystic fibrosis and a lung infection caused by bacteria called Pseudomonas aeruginosa.
This medicine is for use in adults and children at least 7 years old with a 1-second forced expiratory volume (FEV1) between 25% and 75%.
Aztreonam may also be used for purposes not listed in this medication guide.
uses
What isCayston(Inhalation)used for?
- Bacteremia
- Febrile Neutropenia
- Intraabdominal Infection
- Osteomyelitis
- Pelvic Inflammatory Disease
- Peritonitis
- Pneumonia
- Pyelonephritis
- Skin or Soft Tissue Infection
- Bacterial Infection
- Pulmonary Impairment
- Urinary Tract Infection
- Skin and Structure Infection
- 囊性纤维化
- Tuberculosis - Urinary Tract
- Infection - Bacterial/Fungal/Protozoal/Viral
- 囊性纤维化with Ileus
warnings
What is the most important information I should know aboutCayston(Inhalation)?
You should not use aztreonam if you are allergic to it.
Tell your doctor if you are allergic to any type of antibiotic.
Tell your doctor if you are pregnant or breastfeeding.
Aztreonam should not be given to a child younger than 7 years old.
Side Effects
What are the side effects ofCayston(Inhalation)?
Get emergency medical help if you have年代igns of an allergic reaction: hives; difficult breathing; swelling of your face, lips, tongue, or throat.
马上打电话给你的医生如果你有:
- bronchospasm (wheezing, cough, chest tightness, trouble breathing); or
- any new or worsening breathing problems.
常见的副作用可能包括:
- wheezing, chest discomfort;
- 年代tomach pain, vomiting;
- fever (more common in children); or
- cough, sore throat, stuffy nose.
This is not a complete list of side effects and others may occur. Call your doctor for medical advice about side effects. You may report side effects to FDA at 1-800-FDA-1088.
Pregnancy & Breastfeeding
Can I takeCayston(Inhalation)if I’m pregnant or breastfeeding?
Tell your doctor if you are pregnant or breastfeeding.
Interactions
What drugs and food should I avoid while takingCayston(Inhalation)?
Follow your doctor's instructions about any restrictions on food, beverages, or activity.
Dosage Guidelines & Tips
How to takeCayston(Inhalation)?
U年代eCayston(Inhalation)exactly as directed on the label, or as prescribed by your doctor. Do not use in larger or smaller amounts or for longer than recommended.
Follow all directions on your prescription label and read all medication guides or instruction sheets. Use the medicine exactly as directed.
U年代e this medicine only with an Altera brand nebulizer. Do not mix other medicines with aztreonam in the nebulizer.
Be sure you understand how to properly mix this medicine with the liquid (diluent) before pouring it into the nebulizer. Prepare your dose only when you are ready to use the nebulizer.Call your pharmacist if the medicine looks cloudy or has particles in it.
Throw away the medicine ampule (bottle) after one use, even if there is still medicine left inside.
Aztreonam inhalation is usually given 3 times daily at 4-hour intervals for 28 days.Follow your doctor's dosing instructions very carefully.
You may need to use a bronchodilator medicine before each dose of aztreonam. Use only the bronchodilator your doctor has prescribed and carefully follow all instructions about timing the doses in relation to your aztreonam dose.
If you use a short-acting bronchodilator年代uch as albuterol or levalbuterol (Combivent, DuoNeb, ProAir, Proventil, Respimat, Ventolin, Xoponex): Use the bronchodilatorbetween 15 minutes and 4 hours beforeusing aztreonam.
If you use a long-acting bronchodilator年代uch as salmeterol or formoterol (Advair, Breo, Dulera, Foradil, Serevent, Symbicort): Use the bronchodilatorbetween 30 minutes and 12 hours beforeusing aztreonam.
If you use a medicine to clear mucus from your lungs,use it after using a bronchodilator and before using aztreonam.
Keep using aztreonam for the entire 28 days, even if your symptoms quickly improve. Skipping doses could make your infection resistant to medication. Aztreonam will not treat a viral infection (flu or a common cold).
Store the medicine and diluent in the refrigerator. Do not freeze. Do not use past the expiration date on the label.
You may store the medicine and diluent at room temperature for up to 28 days, protected from heat and light.Do not use the medicine if it has been at room temperature for longer than 28 days.
U年代e the medicine as soon as you can, then wait 4 hours before using your next dose.Do notuse two doses at one time.
Even if you miss a dose, try and use all of your doses for the day as long as they are spaced at least 4 hours apart.