Synonyms: ICI 194,660 | Merrem® | SM-7338
meropenem is an approved drug (FDA (1996), EMA (2018))
Compound class:
Synthetic organic
Comment: Meropenem is a parenterally delivered, broad-spectrum carbapenem antibacterial. It is active against Gram-positive and Gram-negative bacteria, and is effective against aerobic and anaerobic pathogens including Klebsiella, E. coli, Enterococcus, Clostridium spp.
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Bioactivity Comments |
The MIC for antibacterial activity against Haemophilus influenzae, Escherichia coli and Pseudomonas aeruginosa is 0.06 ng/ml [1]. |