Monobactams Flashcards
1
Q
chemistry?
A
monocyclic beta lactam ring. dowa not have thiazolidine ring kaya monobactam
2
Q
prototype
A
aztreonam: very popular in hospital setting because of its activity against gram negative rods
3
Q
spectrum of activity
A
gram negative rods
pseudomonas aeruginosa
beta lactamase resistant
good CNS penetration
alternative for penicillin-hypersensitive patients