Azonam 1 gm/5 ml IM/IV Injection

Adults: The usual dose of Aztreonam is 3 to 4 gm daily (maximum recommended dose is 8 gm daily). The dosage and route of administration should be determined by the susceptibility of the causative organisms, severity of infection and the condition of the patient. In case of Pseudomonas aeruginosa infections, 2 gm every 6 or 8 hours is recommended.

Children: The usual dosage for patients older than one week is 30 mg/kg/dose every 6 or 8 hours. For severe infections in patients 2 years of age or older, 50 mg/kg/dose every 6 or 8 hours is recommended.Dosage information is not yet available for new-born less than 1 week old.

Dosage Guideline for adult:

• Urinary tract infections: 500 mg or 1 gm; 8 or 12 hourly
• Moderately severe systemic infections: 1 g or 2 gm; 8 or 12 hourly
• Severe systemic or life-threatening infections: 2 gm; 6 or 8 hourly
• Maximum recommended dose is 8 gm/ day.

Dosage Guideline or pediatric:

• Mild to moderate infections: 30 mg/kg; 8 hourly
• Moderate to severe infections (2 years or older): 50 mg/kg; 6 or 8 hourly
• Maximum recommended dose is 120 mg/ kg/ day.