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Azactam

Azactam

1 8.8
A brand name for an antibiotic that doctors give by injection to treat serious infections caused by bacteria
  • noun
  • /ˈæzəˌtæm/
  • Specialized
: Azactam
  • Many hospitals use Azactam for patients who are allergic to penicillins.

Examples

  • The doctor prescribed Azactam for her severe infection.

  • The doctor prescribed Azactam to treat the patient's severe bacterial infection.

  • Azactam is typically administered by injection in cases of serious illness.

  • Have you heard about Azactam and its effectiveness?

  • Doctors recommend Azactam because it has fewer side effects than many other antibiotics.

  • After taking Azactam, the patient's infection showed significant improvement within days.

  • The hospital uses Azactam to treat severe infections effectively.

Synonyms

aztreonam
vsAzactam
  • Specialized
2 9.7

An antibiotic used for serious infections caused by bacteria when other antibiotics cannot be used

is the brand name for the same drug and emphasizes minimal side effects

Surface Forms

Azactam singular
Azactams plural

Etymology

Azactam is a 'brand name' for the antibiotic aztreonam, so the name comes from the drug itself. A helpful way to remember Azactam is to notice act in the middle, because it 'acts' against bacteria, and that is why the name is used for a medicine to treat serious infections.