Antibiotics: Monobactam Flashcards
1
Q
what is an example of mobobactam?
A
Aztreonam (IV)
2
Q
what is the mechanism of monobactams?
A
Binds to PBP of gram negative bacteria
3
Q
what does monobactams cover?
A
Gram negative only (including Pseudomonas aeruginosa)
4
Q
what are the indications of monobactams?
A
Treatment of gram negative infections in patients with allergy to penicillin or other beta lactams