Medicine guide

Cayston

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  • Prescription status not stated
  • Antibiotics, antivirals and antifungals taken into the body
Active substance
Aztreonam
Made by
Gilead Sciences Ireland UC

Quoted from the official source. Not yet reviewed by Mediclarum — the leaflet in your pack is authoritative.

What it is for

  • Cayston is indicated for the suppressive therapy of chronic pulmonary infections due to Pseudomonas aeruginosa in patients with cystic fibrosis (CF) aged 6 years and older. Consideration should be given to official guidance on the appropriate use of antibacterial agents.

From the official label · 2026-09-30 · European Medicines Agency

Same active substance, strength and form in other countries

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Details

Made byGilead Sciences Ireland UC
Active substanceAztreonam
Used inAntibiotics, antivirals and antifungals taken into the body
ClassificationJ01DF01 · Antibiotics, antivirals and antifungals taken into the body
Authorised on2009-09-21
Last updated by the regulator2026-03-09
EMA product numberEMEA/H/C/000996

Source: European Medicines Agency — medicine data · 2026-09-30 · not reviewed by a clinician

Source: European Medicines Agency (EMA). Product information as published by EMA. Reuse terms: EMA legal notice (reproduction authorised).