Carbapenem
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Carbapenems are a class of beta-lactam antibiotics.
The following drugs belong to the carbapenem class:
- Imipenem (often given as part of Imipenem/cilastatin)
- Meropenem
- Ertapenem
- Faropenem
- Doripenem
- Panipenem/betamipron
[edit] External links
- Structure Activity Relationships "Antibacterial Agents; Structure Activity Relationships," André Bryskier MD; beginning at pp131
It can only be administered intravenously