Carbapenems Flashcards

1
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Name the Carbapenem’s

A

Ertapenem
Imipenem with Cilastatin
Meropenem

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2
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Carbapenem’s MOA

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Interferes with cell wall synthesis by binding to penicillin binding proteins

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3
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Are Carbapenem’s bactericidal or bacteriostatic

A

Bactericidal

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4
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Carbapenem’s Adverse Effects (common)

A

Nausea
Vomiting
Diarrhoea

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5
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Carbapenem’s Adverse Effects (infrequent)

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C.diff
Itch
Rash

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6
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Carbapenems Adverse Effects (rare)

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Anaphylaxis

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