Category:
Other Antibiotics
CAS NO:
78110-38-0
Standard:
ChP,USP,
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Aztreonam is a synthetic monobactam antibiotic with the molecular formula C13H17N5O8S2 and CAS No. 78479-06-2. It features a unique beta-lactam ring structure without threonine side chains, synthesized via enzymatic fermentation followed by chemical modification.
Contraindicated in patients with severe cephalosporin allergy due to potential cross-reactivity. Requires storage below 25°C in dry conditions. Strict aseptic handling is mandatory during reconstitution to prevent contamination.