Carbapenems Flashcards
1
Q
What are the Carbapenems
A
Imipenem
Meropenem
2
Q
What do you give Carbapenems for
A
DOC enterobacter
Extended spectrum beta-lactamase G-
3
Q
What do Carbapenems not work against
A
MRSA
4
Q
Carbapenem AE
A
GI distress
Partial PCN cross-reactivity
5
Q
Which Carbapenem can cause seizures
A
Imipenem
6
Q
How is Imipenem nephrotoxic
A
Metabolite
7
Q
How do you reduce toxicity of Imipenem
A
Combine with Cilastatin
