Table 11.1Beta-lactam classes used for montherapy and combined therapy

Beta-lactam used for monotherapyBeta-lactam used for combined therapyNumber of trialsNo. of trials using same beta-lactam in both trial arms
CephalosporinCephalosporin2211
CarbapenemCephalosporin18–
CephalosporinPenicillin9–
CarbapenemPenicillin9–
PenicillinPenicillin63
PenicillinCephalosporin4–
CarbapenemCarbapenem22

From: Initial Treatment: guideline chapter six

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