Miscellaneous Flashcards
What are carbapenems
imipenem + cilastatin
What do carbapenems treat
staph strep G - Pseudomonas Anaerobes
What are common uses of carbapenems
nosocomial intra-abdominal infections
pseudomonas infection
what are adverse effects of carbapenems
rash
cross sensitive to B-lactam anaphylaxis
GI problems
seizures
What do monobactams treat
G -
pseudomonas
What are adverse effects of monobactams
rash
N/V/D
What does Vancomycin treat
Staph MRSA (HCA) MRSE Strep Enterococcus
What is the carbapenems MOA
inhibit cell wall formation
What is the monobactam MOA
inhibit cell wall formation
What is vancomycin MOA
bacterial cell wall at earlier step than B-lactams
What are vancomycin pharmacokinetics
Not absorbed in GI tract as IV
What are vancomycin DOC
serious infections HCA-MRSA
What are adverse effects of vancomycin
Nephrotoxicity
Ototoxicity
rash on neck, face, back
