Cell wall inhibitors: Beta Lactam ABX - Monobactams Flashcards
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Q
Aztreonam
A
- **Bacteriocidal **
- **aerobic G - **
- good against enterobacteriaceae and pseudomonas
- MOA same as PCNs
- **resistant to inactivation by Beta-lactamases **
- adverse effects:
- hypersensitivity rxns
- little cross-allergenicity w/ PCNs or cephalosporins
