Monobactams Flashcards
1
Q
What are the monobactam meds?
A
Aztreonam (Azactam)
2
Q
What is the route for Aztreonam (Azactam)?
A
injection
3
Q
What gram positive bacteria is Aztreonam (Azactam) effective against?
A
NONE!
4
Q
What gram negative bacteria is Aztreonam (Azactam) effective against?
A
- Enterobacteriaceae
2. Pseudomonas
5
Q
What anaerobic bacteria is Aztreonam (Azactam) effective against?
A
NONE!
6
Q
What are the clinical indications for Aztreonam (Azactam)?
A
- Not used as monotherapy
- Pneumonia
- UTI
- Wounds
7
Q
What are the SE of Aztreonam (Azactam)?
A
Allergy, no cross reactivity with PCN allergy
