Class of antibiotic > beta-lactam – inhibits transpeptidase which is a large part of bacterial wall synthesis. This antibiotic contains sulbactam which is a potent inhibitor of beta-lactamase (an enzyme that can deactivate ampicillin.) This grants the antibiotic more activity versus resistant bacteria. Dose: 1.5-3gm IV every six to eight hours. Administration: This medication has … Continue Reading →
Class of antibiotic > beta-lactam – inhibits transpeptidase which is a large part of bacterial wall synthesis. Dose: 1-2grams IV every 4-6 hours. This antibiotic is good against both gram positive and gram negative organisms but can be deactivated by beta-lactamase. This Antibiotic has a very short half-life once mixed. The Vial mate or Add-Ease … Continue Reading →
Class of antibiotic > beta-lactam (monobactam) – inhibits the mucopeptide synthesis in bacterial cell walls. Good activity against susceptible gram-negative bacteria. This antibiotic is sometimes used in patients that are allergic to aminoglycosides (gentamycin, amikacin, tobramycin, etc.) Dose: 1-2gm IV three times per day. Administration: This medication has a very short half-life once mixed, so … Continue Reading →
Class of antibiotic> carbapenem β-Lactam antibiotic- Dosage: 1gm IV every 12 to 8 hours Administration: This Antibiotic has a very short half-life once mixed, so we attach the vial of medication via a Vial mate or Add-Ease device. The Vial mate or Add-Ease System allows the Vial of medication to be connected to the bag … Continue Reading →
Class of antibiotic> carbapenem β-Lactam antibiotic – Dosage: 500mg to 1gm IV every 12 to 8 hours Administration: This medication has a very short half-life once mixed, so we attach the vial of medication via a Vial mate or Add-Ease device. This allows the Vial of medication to be connected to the bag of diluent. … Continue Reading →
Class of antibiotic> carbapenem β-Lactam antibiotic – Dosage: 1gm IV once per day. Administration: This medication has a very short half-life once mixed, so we attach the vial of medication via a Vial mate or Add-Ease device. This allows the Vial of medication to be connected to the bag of diluent. Once activated the contents … Continue Reading →