Carbapanems Flashcards
1
Q
What are carbapanems active against?
A
- Gram positive and negative bacteria
- Anaerobes
- Pseudomonas aeruginosa
2
Q
What are carbapanems not active against?
A
- Methicillin-resistant staph aureus and enterococcus faecium
3
Q
What are carbapanems used for?
A
- CAP
- HAP
- Meningitis
- Endocarditis
4
Q
What are examples of carbapanems?
A
- Imipenem
- Ertapenem
- Meropenem