Synonyms: MK-0787 | MK0787 | Primaxin® (imipenem + cilastatin) | Recarbrio® (imipenem + cilastatin + relebactam).
imipenem is an approved drug (FDA (1985), UK (1988))
Compound class:
Synthetic organic
Comment: Imipenem is a broad-spectrum, semi-synthetic, intravenous β-lactam carbapenem derived from thienamycin.
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Classification ![]() |
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Compound class | Synthetic organic |
Approved drug? | Yes. FDA (1985) | UK (1988) |
IUPAC Name ![]() |
(5R,6S)-3-[2-(aminomethylideneamino)ethylsulfanyl]-6-[(1R)-1-hydroxyethyl]-7-oxo-1-azabicyclo[3.2.0]hept-2-ene-2-carboxylic acid |
International Nonproprietary Names ![]() |
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INN number | INN |
5181 | imipenem |
Synonyms ![]() |
MK-0787 | MK0787 | Primaxin® (imipenem + cilastatin) | Recarbrio® (imipenem + cilastatin + relebactam). |
Database Links ![]() |
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Imipenem |
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CAS Registry No. | 64221-86-9 (source: WHO INN record) |
ChEMBL Ligand | CHEMBL148 |
DrugCentral Ligand | 1426 |
GtoPdb PubChem SID | 405560262 |
PubChem CID | 104838 |
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Imipenem (links to external site)
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