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ESBL Enterobacterales infections.
Laboratory:
Clinical
Immediate and delayed-type allergy
GI disturbance
Cytopenias, positive Coombs
Liver enzyme abnormalities
CNS effects including confusional states and seizures
Medication cost calculated per day (24 hours) of imipenem therapy for the average adult dose (70kg) of 500mg IV q6h.
Antimicrobial class: Carbapenem
Pregnancy category: C
Average serum half life: 1 hour
Urine penetration: Therapeutic
CSF penetration: Moderate