Imipenem is a broad-spectrum β-lactam antibiotic, a carbapenem effective against extended spectrum β-lactamase (ESBL) producing Enterobacteriaceae, a group of pathogenic microbes resistant to many first line β-lactam antibiotics and certain cephalosporins. Imipenem is a broad-spectrum antibiotic targeting a wide range of aerobic and anaerobic Gram-positive and Gram-negative bacteria. Imipenem is commonly used in susceptibility testing. Imipenem is sparingly soluble in water.
We also offer:
- Imipenem mixture w/cilastatin (I005)
