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===Mechanism of Activity=== |
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*Uses siderophore iron transport system to enter cell, where it acts as a cephalosporin |
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===Spectrum of Activity=== |
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*Active against all Ambler class beta-lactamases, including carbapenemases |
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*Active against [[Acinetobacter]], [[Enterobacterales]], [[Pseudomonas]], [[Burkholderia]], and [[Stenotrophomonas]] |
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*Not active against Gram-positive bacteria |
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== Dosing == |
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* Cefiderocol 2 g IV q8h, infused over 3 hours |
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Revision as of 13:34, 12 September 2020
Background
Mechanism of Activity
- Uses siderophore iron transport system to enter cell, where it acts as a cephalosporin
Spectrum of Activity
- Active against all Ambler class beta-lactamases, including carbapenemases
- Active against Acinetobacter, Enterobacterales, Pseudomonas, Burkholderia, and Stenotrophomonas
- Not active against Gram-positive bacteria
Dosing
- Cefiderocol 2 g IV q8h, infused over 3 hours
