Description
Meropenem is a carbapenem β-lactam antibiotic. It targets gram-negative and gram-positive bacteria and displays high resistance to β-lactamase and kidney dehydropeptidase I activity. It is especially effective against bacteria responsible for causing meningitis and exhibits low toxicity when compared to similar antibiotics.
β-lactams inhibit the formation of peptidoglycan cross-links within bacterial cell walls by targeting penicillin-binding proteins or PBPs. Consequently, the bacterial cell wall becomes weak and cytolysis occurs. Cephalosporins are less susceptible to β-lactamases than the penicillin β-lactam antibiotics.
Product Specifications
Meropenem
Formula: C17H25N3O5S • 3H2O
MW: 437.51 g/mol
Storage/Handling: Store desiccated at -20°C.
PubChem Chemical ID: 441130
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