Meropenem. Excellent broad spectrum (Gram-positive, Gram-negative, and anaerobe) coverage; would reserve for seriously ill patients. Will cover
Indications and dose For meropenem Aerobic and anaerobic Gram-positive and Gram-negative infections, Hospital-acquired septicaemia for meropenem By intravenous infusion, or by intravenous injection
Lacks activity against Stenotrophomonas maltophilia. Anaerobic coverage: Excellent (but doesn't cover C. difficile). spectrum: ertapenem. Main differences compared to meropenem: 1) Lacks coverage of pseudomonas and acinetobacter. 2) Limited activity against enterococci. use of carbapenems in general
If nosocomial – treat as HAP, with preference for Piperacillin/Tazobactam, Imipenem or Meropenem for anaerobic coverage, or add Clindamycin or Metronidazole. 7
Ciprofloxacin 400 mg IV. Q12H. /- Metronidazole. 500 mg IV Q8H. Meropenem 1gm Q8H. Piperacillin/tazobactam provides excellent anaerobic coverage, addition of
TABLE OF CONTENTS If nosocomial – treat as HAP, with preference for Piperacillin/Tazobactam, Imipenem or Meropenem for anaerobic coverage, or add Clindamycin
/- Metronidazole. 500 mg IV Q8H. Meropenem 1gm Q8H. Piperacillin/tazobactam provides excellent anaerobic coverage, addition of clindamycin. OR metronidazole is.
Meropenem. Meropenem is used for infections such as Anaerobic bacteria are a type of bacteria that can survive without oxygen.
Anaerobic coverage: Excellent (but doesn't cover C. difficile). spectrum: ertapenem. Main differences compared to meropenem: 1) Lacks coverage
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