Meropenem
ATC Code
J01DH02
Meropenem
Definition
A broad-spectrum carbapenem with antibacterial properties, synthetic Meropenem inhibits cell wall synthesis in gram-positive and gram-negative bacteria. It penetrates cell walls and binds to penicillin-binding protein targets. Meropenem acts against aerobes and anaerobes including Klebsiella, E. coli, Enterococcus, Clostridium sp.. (NCI04)
Also known as MEROPENEM, Meropenem Trihydrate, Merrem I.V., SM-7338 — per NCIT
Also identified as
- ATC J01DH per NCIT
- NCIT NCIT:C1160 per NCIT
Indications
| Disease | Relation | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Appendicitis | may treat | MEDRT · Public domain (U.S. Government work) |
| Bacteroides infectious disease | may treat | MEDRT · Public domain (U.S. Government work) |
| Escherichia coli infection | may treat | MEDRT · Public domain (U.S. Government work) |
| Haemophilus meningitis | may treat | MEDRT · Public domain (U.S. Government work) |
| Klebsiella infectious disease | may treat | MEDRT · Public domain (U.S. Government work) |
| Meningococcal meningitis | may treat | MEDRT · Public domain (U.S. Government work) |
| Neutropenia | may treat | MEDRT · Public domain (U.S. Government work) |
| Peritonitis | may treat | MEDRT · Public domain (U.S. Government work) |
| Pneumococcal meningitis | may treat | MEDRT · Public domain (U.S. Government work) |
| Pseudomonas infection | may treat | MEDRT · Public domain (U.S. Government work) |
| Respiratory tract infectious disorder | may treat | MEDRT · Public domain (U.S. Government work) |
| Urinary tract infection | may treat | MEDRT · Public domain (U.S. Government work) |
Organ Effects
| Organ | Side effect / interaction | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Alimentary part of gastrointestinal system | may treat a disease of this organ | DERIVED · CC BY 4.0 |
| Appendix | may treat a disease of this organ | DERIVED · CC BY 4.0 |
| Central nervous system | may treat a disease of this organ | DERIVED · CC BY 4.0 |
| Meninx | may treat a disease of this organ | DERIVED · CC BY 4.0 |
| Nervous system | may treat a disease of this organ | DERIVED · CC BY 4.0 |
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