General description
Chemical structure: ß-lactam
Application
Imipenem monohydrate has been used to determine the resistance profiles of Pseudomonas aeruginosa isolates. It has also been used in susceptibility testing against Acinetobacter baumannii.
Biochem/physiol Actions
Imipenem is found effective against gram positive and negative aerobes and anaerobes. Imipenem is often combined with cilastatin, to inhibit its metabolism in kidney.
Imipenem monohydrate is a broad spectrum B-lactam antibiotic. It is a member of the carbapenem class of "magic bullet" antibiotics for severe infections.
Features and Benefits
This compound was developed by Merck & Co., Inc., Kenilworth, NJ, U.S.. To browse the list of other pharma-developed compounds and Approved Drugs/Drug Candidates, click here.
- UPC:
- 51284611
- Condition:
- New
- Weight:
- 1.00 Ounces
- HazmatClass:
- No
- WeightUOM:
- LB
- MPN:
- I0160-25MG