Newer Beta-lactam Antibiotics: Doripenem, Ceftobiprole, Ceftaroline, and Cefepime.

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Newer Beta-lactam Antibiotics: Doripenem, Ceftobiprole, Ceftaroline, and Cefepime.

Med Clin North Am. 2011 Jul;95(4):743-60

Authors: Bazan JA, Martin SI, Kaye KM

This article reviews the new beta-lactam (?-lactam) antibiotics doripenem, ceftobiprole, and ceftaroline. It covers pharmacokinetic and pharmacodynamic properties, dosing, in vitro activities, safety, and clinical trial results. Doripenem (Doribax) has been approved by the US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) for the treatment of complicated intra-abdominal and urinary tract infections. Ceftaroline has received FDA approval for the treatment of skin and soft tissue infections and community acquired pneumonia. Ceftobiprole has not received FDA approval. The article also reviews recent data suggesting increased overall mortality with Cefepime (Maxipime) use compared with other beta-lactam antibiotics and the potential risk for neurotoxicity in the setting of renal failure.

PMID: 21679790 [PubMed - in process]

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