Table 1 Antibiotic ranking according to activity spectrum against Gram-negative and Gram-positive bacteria associated with pneumonia
Gram-negative antibiotic | Rank | Gram-positive antibiotic | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|
Carbapenem | 5 | Vancomycin, linezolid, ceftaroline | 1 |
Cefepime | 4 | ||
Ureidopenicillin/monobactam | 3 | ||
Quinolone (ciprofloxacin or levofloxacin) | 2 | ||
Ceftriaxone | 1 | ||
None | 0 | None | 0 |