Carbapenems DI Flashcards
1
Q
Carbapenems
A
Imipenem, ertapenem, meropenem, aztreonam, doripenem
2
Q
Carbapenems MoA
A
Inhibit peptide cross-linking
3
Q
Carbapenems spectrum of activity
A
Basically covers everything except MRSA and atypicals
4
Q
Carbapenems side effect
A
Seizures
5
Q
Ertapenem is the exception to the spectrum of activity for carbapenems. Which bacteria does it not cover that the others do?
A
Pseudomonas and entercoccus