noun.
A syntheticmonobactam originally isolated from Chromobacterium violaceum, similar in action to penicillin.
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noun.
an antibiotic (trade name Azactam) used against severe infections; has minimal side effects
Word Usage
"In the EU, Cayston is referred to as aztreonam lysine 75 mg powder for nebuliser solution and can only be used with the Altera Nebuliser System or with the Altera Nebuliser Handset"