TABLE 3

Agents for high-risk patients

Anti-Pseudomonal β-lactamsAminoglycosidesAnti-ESBL producers
Imipenem
Meropenem
Cefepime
Piperacillin/Tazobactam
Ceftazidime
Ceftolozane–Tazobactam#
Amikacin (first line)
Gentamicin
Tobramycin
Carbapenem (first line)
Cefepime
Piperacillin/Tazobactam
Ceftazidime–Avibactam#

ESBL: extended spectrum β-lactamase. #: these two antibiotics were not commercialised during the guideline revision period and were not mentioned in the guidelines.