Carbapenems Flashcards
1
Q
Methyl group at C1 (no renal degradation)
C2 substitution dimethylcarbamylpyrrolidinethio side chain (increased gram - activity)
A
meropenem
2
Q
Binds to ______ causing (cidal or static effect)?
A
PBP
Cidal
3
Q
Has longest half life
A
Ertapenem (allows 1X daily)
4
Q
Carbacephem beta-lactam agent. Sulfur replaced by carbone
A
Imipenem
5
Q
Extensive renal metabolism by brush border enzyme dehydropeptidase-1. Cilastatin added to prevent renal metabolism
A
Imipenem
6
Q
Commonly causes seizures
A
Imipenem
7
Q
Does not cover enterococcus
A
Ertapenem
8
Q
Monobactam antibiotic
A
Aztreonam
9
Q
Aztreonam common or not common to have cross sensitivity with penicillin?
A
Not common
10
Q
Gram - coverage only for?
A
Aztreonam