Carbapenems – Imipenem and Related Drugs

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AntibacterialDescription
DoripenemDoripenem is an injection antibacterial that is used to treat serious bacterial infections such as intra-abdominal and urinary infections. It is less effective than imipenem in treating Pseudomonas aeruginosa infection.
ErtapenemErtapenem is an injection antibacterial that is used to treat serious bacterial infections such as intra-abdominal and urinary infections. It can be injected into the muscle or the vein. It is less effective than imipenem in treating Pseudomonas aeruginosa infection.
ImipenemImipenem is an injection antibacterial that is used to treat serious bacterial infections affecting the blood, lungs, bone, joints and other parts of the body.
Imipenem-cilastinImipenem is an injection antibacterial that is used to treat serious bacterial infections affecting the blood, lungs, bone, joints and other parts of the body. Cilastin prevents the breakdown of imipenem by the kidneys and is therefore given in combination with imipenem.
MeropenemMeropenem is an injection antibacterial that is used to treat serious bacterial infections affecting the blood, lungs, bone, joints and other parts of the body.

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