Beta-Lactam/Beta-Lactamase Inhibitor Combinations

Question 1

Beta-Lactam/Beta-Lactamase Inhibitor Combinations Role

Answer 1

prevent breakdown of the beta-lactam by organisms that produce the enzyme-enhancing antibacterial activity.

Question 2

Beta-Lactam/Beta-Lactamase Inhibitor Combinations Distribution

Answer 2

diffuse into most body tissues except brain and CSF

Question 3

Beta-Lactam/Beta-Lactamase Inhibitor Combinations Half Life

Answer 3

and their half-life is approximately 1 hour

Question 4

Beta-Lactam/Beta-Lactamase Inhibitor Combinations Elimination

Answer 4

they are eliminated by glomerular filtration.

Question 5

Beta-Lactam/Beta-Lactamase Inhibitor Combinations Mechanism of action

Answer 5

cell wall-active agents.

Question 6

Beta-Lactam/Beta-Lactamase Inhibitor Combinations Clinical uses

Answer 6

treating polymicrobial infections

Question 7

Beta-Lactam/Beta-Lactamase Inhibitor Combinations Adverse effects

Answer 7

hypersensitivity and gastrointestinal (GI) side effects.