Description : Imipenem is used in serious bacterial infections. It is an antibiotic. It kills the bacteria by attacking their cell wall. Specifically, it prevents the synthesis of a substance in the cell wall called peptidoglycan
Wide spectrum action against aerobes & anaerobes More active than ceftazidime Wide spectrum of action including gram +ve & gram-ye coverage Cilastatin diminishes adverse reaction associated with imipenem administration Dosage :...