KnowraCarbapenemLinked fromLinked fromThe 10 pages that link to Carbapenem, each with the reason it gives.All 10Broader topic 2Related 2Narrower topic 1Compared with 5PenicillinCompared with: They retain activity against many bacteria that resist penicillins, though not all.Beta-lactam antibioticBroader topic: Carbapenems are among the class’s broadest-spectrum agents and resist many beta-lactamases.Pseudomonas aeruginosaCompared with: Carbapenems may treat susceptible strains, but resistance can limit their use against P. aeruginosa.Beta-lactam ringBroader topic: Carbapenems retain the reactive ring while resisting many beta-lactamases.CephalosporinCompared with: Carbapenems often retain activity against bacteria resistant to many cephalosporins.Extended-spectrum beta-lactamaseRelated: Carbapenems have often been used for serious infections caused by ESBL-producing bacteria.Penicillin allergyRelated: Carbapenems may remain options for some patients with penicillin allergy after individual risk assessment.AztreonamCompared with: Carbapenems cover many Gram-positive and anaerobic bacteria that aztreonam does not.CefotaximeCompared with: Carbapenems may be selected for resistant infections when cefotaxime is ineffective.MeropenemNarrower topic: Meropenem is one member of this antibiotic class.