Fosfomycin (Monrol) Flashcards
1
Q
Is Fosfomycin (Monrol) Bacteriocidal or Bacteriostatic?
A
Bacteriocidal
2
Q
When is the ONLY time Fosfomycin (Monrol) is used?
Why?
A
UTIs
low serum concentrations
3
Q
Why is Fosfomycin (Monrol) dosing so convenient?
A
3 gram PO once
4
Q
What bugs are covered by Fosfomycin (Monrol)?
A
MDR pathogens either G+ or Gā
- MRSA
- VRE
- ESBL
- SPACE
5
Q
When wondering whether to use Fosfomycin (Monrol) what should you basically be thinking?
A
UTI ONLY
really resistant G+ or Gā
6
Q
What adverse reaction is known to occur with Fosfomycin (monrol) usage?
A
GI upset
