Carbapenems
- Name
- Carbapenems
- Accession Number
- DBCAT001395
- Description
A group of beta-lactam antibiotics in which the sulfur atom in the thiazolidine ring of the penicillin molecule is replaced by a carbon atom. THIENAMYCINS are a subgroup of carbapenems which have a sulfur atom as the first constituent of the side chain.
- ATC Classification
- Drugs
Drug Drug Description Imipenem A carbapenem antibiotic normally administered with cilastatin to treat a variety of infections. Meropenem A carbapenem antibiotic used to treat a wide variety of infections in the body. Biapenem A carbapenem antibiotic indicated in the treatment of bacterial infections. Ertapenem A carbapenem antibiotic used for the treatment of moderate to severe infections caused by susceptible bacteria. Doripenem An antibiotic of the penem class used to treat complicated intra-abdominal and urinary tract infections. Tebipenem pivoxil Not Annotated - Drugs & Drug Targets