ISSUE 1320
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Why Not Ertapenem for Surgical Prophylaxis?
Some readers have asked why the June 2009 issue of Treatment Guidelines (Antimicrobial Prophylaxis for Surgery) did not recommend use of ertapenem (Invanz) for prevention of infection after elective colorectal surgery. Ertapenem is a broad-spectrum carbapenem that has been approved for such use by the FDA. Medical Letter consultants do not recommend use of broad-spectrum drugs such as ertapenem, third-generation cephalosporins such as cefotaxime (Claforan), ceftriaxone (Rocephin), cefoperazone (Cefobid), ceftazidime (Fortaz, and others) or ceftizoxime (Cefizox), or fourth-generation cephalosporins such as cefepime (Maxipime) for routine surgical prophylaxis because they are expensive, some are less active than first-
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