Monobactam

Question 1

how often does cross sensitivity occur with monbactam with penicillin

Answer 1

rare

Question 2

what are some adverse hematologic effects

Answer 2

anaemia
leukopenia
thrombocytopnia

Question 3

what spectrum does monobactam cover

Answer 3

gram negatives including space bugs

Question 4

what is monobactam used to treat

Answer 4

1. serious nosocomial infections caused by multiple organisms
2. serous gram negative infection
3. penicillin allergic patients (IgE mediated reactions)