Anti-pseudomonal drugs: pip-tazo, ceftazidime, cefepime, meropenem, imipenem, aztreonam, ciprofloxacin, levofloxacin, aminoglycosides, colistin
Resistance is variable to all of these agents through various mechanisms. Refer to local antibiogram.
Empiric double coverage often used for critically ill patients:
anti-pseudomonal beta-lactam (pip-tazo or meropenem)
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cipro or aminoglycoside (gentamicin or tobramycin)