Therapy of gram negative infections including Pseudomonas, particularly in patients with penicillin and cephalosporin allergy or when there is no alternative susceptible agent
Nebulized form used in cystic fibrosis patients
Empiric therapy for febrile neutropenia
Monitor liver enzymes
Elevated liver enzymes, cytopenias, eosinophilia, phlebitis at injection site, rash/allergy, CNS toxicity
No significant
Antimicrobial class: Monobactam
Pregnancy category: B
Average serum half life: 2.0
Biliary penetration: Moderate
Lung penetration: Therapeutic
Urine penetration: Therapeutic