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!
3
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Indications
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intra-abdominal infections, sepsis, UTI, osteomyelitis
4
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meropenem indication
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pneumonia, SSTI, meningitis
5
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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