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Monobactam & Carbapenems Flashcards

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Monobactam (1 drug)

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Aztreonam

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Aztreonam - indications

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UTI, gynecologic, intra-abdominal, skin, lung infections.

Especially for multidrug-resistant strains

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Aztreonam - adverse effects

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Hypersensitivity, thrombophlebitis

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Can aztreonam be used in people with allergy to other betalactams?

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Yes

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Carbapenems (4 drugs)

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Imipenem
Meropenem
Ertapenem
Doripenem

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Ultra-broad-spectrum carbapenem

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Doripenem

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Carbapenems - indications

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Endocaridits, pneumonia, UTI, pelvic, skin, soft tissue, intra-abdominal infections

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Can carbapenems be used in people with allergy to other betalactams?

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No

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Carbapenems - adverse effects

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Anemia, leukopenia, thrombocytopenia, altered bleeding time.

Seizures (epilepsy), cross-sensitivity

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