Cephalosporins
- Beta-lactams grouped loosely by generation
- Earlier generations favor gram-positive coverage
- Later agents broaden gram-negative activity
- Ceftriaxone: pneumonia, meningitis, gonorrhea
- Cefepime covers Pseudomonas
- Ceftaroline covers MRSA
- Allergy + renal dosing vary by agent
Class at a glance
- Beta-lactams grouped loosely by generation
Members / distinctions
- Ceftriaxone: pneumonia, meningitis, gonorrhea
Other member distinctions
- Earlier generations favor gram-positive coverage
- Later agents broaden gram-negative activity
- Cefepime covers Pseudomonas
- Ceftaroline covers MRSA
Practical pearls
- Allergy + renal dosing vary by agent
Drugs in this class (13)
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