Antibiotic:  Imipenem

Indications:

  • Broad spectrum coverage of serious infection
  • Healthcare associated pneumonia
  • Sepsis
  • Neutropenic fever

    Adverse Reactions:

    • Seizure potential

    Comments:

    • Original commercially available carbapenem
    • Intrinsic resistance in stenotrophomonas
    • Poor stability for outpatient infusion



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    Drug Information provided above is not comprehensive. For complete information about this antibiotic consult a pharmacist or a comprehensive drug reference.