Drug Overview
Cayston is an inhalable formulation of the monobactam antibacterial aztreonam and was developed by Gilead.
It inhibits cell wall synthesis in aerobic Gram-negative bacteria, including Pseudomonas aeruginosa, one of the most common pathogens found in patients with cystic fibrosis.
Treatment with Cayston requires nebulization of the aztreonam solution, and the recommended dosing is three times daily.
Cayston is an inhalable formulation of the monobactam antibacterial aztreonam and was developed by Gilead.
It inhibits cell wall synthesis in aerobic Gram-negative bacteria, including Pseudomonas aeruginosa, one of the most common pathogens found in patients with cystic fibrosis.
Treatment with Cayston requires nebulization of the aztreonam solution, and the recommended dosing is three times daily.
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