Imipenem
Semisynthetic thienamycin that has a wide spectrum of antibacterial activity against gram-negative and gram-positive aerobic and anaerobic bacteria, including many multiresistant strains. It is stable to beta-lactamases. Clinical studies have demonstrated high efficacy in the treatment of infections of various body systems. Its effectiveness is enhanced when it is administered in combination with CILASTATIN, a renal dipeptidase inhibitor.
Year introduced: 1989
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Tree Number(s): D02.065.589.099.124.300.500, D03.633.100.300.124.300.500
MeSH Unique ID: D015378
Registry Number: 71OTZ9ZE0A
Entry Terms:
- Imipemide
- N-Formimidoylthienamycin
- N Formimidoylthienamycin
- Imipenem, Anhydrous
- Anhydrous Imipenem
- Imipenem Anhydrous
- Anhydrous, Imipenem
- MK-0787
- MK 0787
- MK0787
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