Tag: Imipenem drug class. Imipenem injection

Imipenem is a broad-spectrum antibiotic in the carbapenem class. It is used to treat severe bacterial infections by Gram-positive and Gram-negative bacteria. Imipenem inhibits cell wall synthesis, which leads to the death of bacteria. Its administration is usually in combination with cilastatin. Cilastatin prevents the breakdown of imipenem in the kidney to enhance its effectiveness.…