Carbapenems Flashcards

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Carbapenems

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imipenem, cilastine, ertapenem, doripenem, meropenem

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Spectrum

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broadest- gram (+), gram (-) bacilli and anaerobes. best to reserve for critically ill!

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Indications

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intra-abdominal infections, sepsis, UTI, osteomyelitis

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meropenem indication

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pneumonia, SSTI, meningitis

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ertapenem spectrum

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pelvic infections, colorectal surgery prophylaxis

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ADR

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hypersensitivity, seizure, CDAD, transient LFT elevations

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