ESBL-Producing Organisms Flashcards by Tyler Rzucidlo

Q

What drug class is typically used to treat ESBL-Producing organisms?

A

Carbepenems

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If an ESBL-Producing organism is resistant to carbapenems how do you treat?

A

Meropenem/Vaborbactam and Imipenem/Relebactam

Ceftolozane/Tazobactam or ceftazidime/avibactam

Cefiderocol

Polymyxin (causes more renal injury)

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