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Azactam Injection

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OVERDOSE

If necessary, aztreonam may be cleared from the serum by hemodialysis and/or peritoneal dialysis.

CONTRAINDICATIONS

This preparation is contraindicated in patients with known hypersensitivity to aztreonam or any other component in the formulation.

Last reviewed on RxList: 8/28/2009
This monograph has been modified to include the generic and brand name in many instances.

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