- carbapenem, similar mechanism as beta lactams but resistant to beta lactamases - always administered with cilastatin to decrease inactivation in renal tubules - broad spectrum, but first line against acinobactor and enterobacter species - SE: sz, thrombophlebitis, rashes

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imipenem

carbapenem, similar mechanism as beta lactams but resistant to beta lactamases
always administered with cilastatin to decrease inactivation in renal tubules
broad spectrum, but first line against acinobactor and enterobacter species
SE: sz, thrombophlebitis, rashes

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