Carbapenems Flashcards
1
Q
Name the Carbapenem’s
A
Ertapenem
Imipenem with Cilastatin
Meropenem
2
Q
Carbapenem’s MOA
A
Interferes with cell wall synthesis by binding to penicillin binding proteins
3
Q
Are Carbapenem’s bactericidal or bacteriostatic
A
Bactericidal
4
Q
Carbapenem’s Adverse Effects (common)
A
Nausea
Vomiting
Diarrhoea
5
Q
Carbapenem’s Adverse Effects (infrequent)
A
C.diff
Itch
Rash
6
Q
Carbapenems Adverse Effects (rare)
A
Anaphylaxis