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
Biliary penetration: Moderate
Lung penetration: Therapeutic
Urine penetration: Therapeutic
Antimicrobials
