Other Cell Wall synthesis inhibitors Flashcards

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Monobactams

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Aztreonam 
Resistant to b-lactamase 
Binds to PBP3
Activity towards gram negative aerobes 
IV ; eliminated renally 
Synergistic with aminoglycosides
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Carbapenem

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Imipenem
Low susceptibility to b - lactamase
Gram negative rode , positive cocci , anaerobes
Enterobacter infections
Metabolized renally ; combined with cilastatin to block degradation

Cross allergenicity with penicillins

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