Carbapenems Flashcards by Ella Bailey | Brainscape

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Carbapenems

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(penem)

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How does it work

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Bactericidal: broad spectrum, cell membrane

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Why do we use it?

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UTIs abdominal tract infections, ect.

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How is it usually given?

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IM/IV

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Why not to take?

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No neuro problems
Pregnancy category C

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Side effects

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Pseudomembranous colitis(superinfection), CDAD

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