Antibiotic Treatment for Complicated UTI

Learn about FDA-approved antibiotics for complicated UTIs: Meropenem/Vaborbactam (Vabomere), Plazomicin (Zemdri), and Cefiderocol (Fetroja). Understand pharmacology.

This course discusses the different FDA-approved antibiotics for the treatment of complicated urinary tract infections (UTIs). It talks about the pharmacology, clinical studies, adverse effects, dosage, and administration of Meropenem/Vaborbactam (Vabomere), Plazomicin (Zemdri), and Cefiderocol (Fetroja) for proper use.

Learning Objectives

Upon completion of this activity, the participant will be able to:

  1. Review the efficacy and safety of Meropenem/Vaborbactam (Vabomere), Plazomicin (Zemdri), and IV cefiderocol (Fetroja), for treatment of complicated urinary tract infections caused by susceptible gram-negative bacteria.
  2. Discuss the pharmacologic options available for treatment of complicated UTI and compare them based on their efficacy, dosage and administration, and potential adverse effects.
  3. Determine the most appropriate antibiotic given the clinical presentation of an individual patient with complicated UTI.

Additional Information

Partner: 
AchieveCE
Course summary
Available credit: 
  • 1.00 AMA PRA Category 1 Credit™
  • 1.00 ANCC
Course opens: 
01/01/2024
Course expires: 
12/31/2024
Mocingbird Member cost:
$6.30
Cost:
$7.00
Rating: 
0

Available Credit

  • 1.00 AMA PRA Category 1 Credit™
  • 1.00 ANCC

Price

Mocingbird Member cost:
$6.30
Cost:
$7.00
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