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... > Heterocyclic Compounds > Heterocyclic Compounds, Fused-Ring > Heterocyclic Compounds, 2-Ring > beta-Lactams > Carbapenems > Thienamycins > Imipenem
... > Inorganic Chemicals > Sulfur Compounds > beta-Lactams > Carbapenems > Thienamycins > Imipenem
... > Organic Chemicals > Sulfur Compounds > beta-Lactams > Carbapenems > Thienamycins > Imipenem
... > Heterocyclic Compounds > Heterocyclic Compounds, 1-Ring > Lactams > beta-Lactams > Carbapenems > Thienamycins > Imipenem
... > Organic Chemicals > Amides > Lactams > beta-Lactams > Carbapenems > Thienamycins > Imipenem

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Imipenem  

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Entry terms

  • Imipemide
  • N Formimidoylthienamycin
  • N-Formimidoylthienamycin

Scope note

  • 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.

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http://www.yso.fi/onto/mesh/D015378

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