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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