Antibiotics: Monobactam Flashcards

1
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what is an example of mobobactam?

A

Aztreonam (IV)

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what is the mechanism of monobactams?

A

Binds to PBP of gram negative bacteria

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what does monobactams cover?

A

Gram negative only (including Pseudomonas aeruginosa)

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what are the indications of monobactams?

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Treatment of gram negative infections in patients with allergy to penicillin or other beta lactams

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