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Meropenem

A thienamycin derivative antibacterial agent that is more stable to renal dehydropeptidase I than IMIPENEM, but does not need to be given with an enzyme inhibitor such as CILASTATIN. It is used in the treatment of bacterial infections, including infections in immunocompromised patients.

Year introduced: 2019 (1989)

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Tree Number(s): D02.065.589.099.124.300.750, D03.633.100.300.124.300.750

MeSH Unique ID: D000077731

Registry Number: FV9J3JU8B1

Entry Terms:

  • Merrem
  • SM 7338
  • SM-7338
  • SM7338
  • Ronem
  • Penem
  • 3-(5-Dimethylcarbamoylpyrrolidin-3-ylthio)-6-(1-hydroxyethyl)-4-methyl-7-oxo-1-azabicyclo(3.2.0)hept-2-ene-2-carboxylic acid

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