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Meropenem

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Meropenem Definition

A broad-spectrum carbapenem with antibacterial properties, synthetic Meropenem inhibits cell wall synthesis in gram-positive and gram-negative bacteria. It penetrates cell walls and binds to penicillin-binding protein targets. Meropenem acts against aerobes and anaerobes including Klebsiella, E. coli, Enterococcus, Clostridium sp.. (NCI04)

Meropenem Synonyms

Meropenem, MEROPENEM, Meropenem Trihydrate, Merrem I.V., SM-7338

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