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imipenem Translationsimipenem
imipenem [im″ĭ-pen´em] a β-lactam antibiotic with a broad spectrum of activity against gram-positive and gram-negative organisms. Because it is metabolized in the kidneys, it is administered with the enzyme inhibitor cilastatin in order to decrease the amount of it that is degraded by an enzyme in the kidneys.im·i·pen·em (im'i-pen'em), A beta-lactam antibiotic derived from thienamycin with broad spectrum activity used, in combination with cilastin, to treat various infections. Classified as a carbapenem antibiotic.im·i·pen·em (im'i-pen'em) A beta-lactam antibiotic derived from thienamycin with broad spectrum activity used, in combination with cilastin, to treat various infections. imipenem An ANTIBIOTIC enzyme inhibitor resistant to breakdown by most beta-lactamases. It is active against a wide range of bacteria. The drug is on the WHO official list. A brand name with cilastatin is Primaxin.im·i·pen·em (im'i-pen'em) A β-lactam antibiotic with broad spectrum activity used to treat various infections. |