Carbapenems DI Flashcards

1
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Carbapenems

A

Imipenem, ertapenem, meropenem, aztreonam, doripenem

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Carbapenems MoA

A

Inhibit peptide cross-linking

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Carbapenems spectrum of activity

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Basically covers everything except MRSA and atypicals

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Carbapenems side effect

A

Seizures

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5
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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

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