Medium
NA
~$53.00/day
This medication is currently not on hospital formulary - please contact pharmacy if it is needed.
Targeted therapy of ESBL infections and other resistant gram negative infections.
Empiric therapy when broad spectrum of carbapenems is desired without the need for anti-pseudomonal activity.
Immediate and delayed-type allergy
GI disturbance
Cytopenias, eosinophilia, positive Coombs
Liver enzyme abnormalities
Seizure risk lower than other carbapenems
Antimicrobial class: Carbapenem
Pregnancy category: B
Average serum half life: 4 hours
Urine penetration: Therapeutic
Lung penetration: Therapeutic
Biliary penetration: Moderate
