Biapenem (
INN
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) is a
carbapenem
Carbapenems are a class of very effective antibiotic agents most commonly used for the treatment of severe bacterial infections. This class of antibiotics is usually reserved for known or suspected multidrug-resistant (MDR) bacterial infections. ...
antibiotic. It has in vitro activity against anaerobes.
1-β-methyl-carbapenem antibiotic. Approved in Japan in 2001.
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Omegacin
Carbapenem antibiotics
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