Table 4 Empiric and definitive beta-lactams given to 241 patients with documented pneumonia requiring at least a beta-lactam
Beta-lactam | n (%) |
|---|---|
Non-antipseudomonal 3GC unjustified | 159 (65.9) |
Amoxicillin | 87 (36.1) |
Amoxicillin/clavulanate | 70 (29) |
Oxacillin | 2 (0.8) |
Non-antipseudomonal 3GC appropriate | 43 (17.8) |
Non-antipseudomonal 3GC inappropriate | 39 (16.2) |
Piperacillin/tazobactam | 16 (6.7) |
Ticarcillin | 9 (3.7) |
Carbapenem | 7 (2.9) |
Ceftazidime | 3 (1.2) |
Tazocillin/clavulanate | 2 (0.8) |
Cefepime | 1 (0.4) |
Piperacillin | 1 (0.4) |