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Medicines aztreonam lysineQuestion & answer

aztreonam lysine · Medicine question

Does it cure Pseudomonas infection?

iatroX medicinesPublished 19 August 2026Reviewed 19 August 2026

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Answer

It is used for suppression rather than guaranteeing eradication. Pseudomonas can persist and may become less susceptible over time.

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Cayston 75 mg powder and solvent for nebuliser solutionemc · SmPC Current selected SmPC · Version 20

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