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.
Elevated liver enzymes
Cytopenias
Eosinophilia
Phlebitis at injection site
Rash/allergy
CNS toxicity
Antimicrobial class: Monobactam
Pregnancy category: B
Average serum half life: 2 hours
Biliary penetration: Moderate
Lung penetration: Therapeutic
Urine penetration: Therapeutic
