Meropenem

Chemical formula: C₁₇H₂₅N₃O₅S  Molecular mass: 383.463 g/mol  PubChem compound: 441130

Active ingredient description

Meropenem exerts its bactericidal activity by inhibiting bacterial cell wall synthesis in Gram-positive and Gram-negative bacteria through binding to penicillin-binding proteins (PBPs).

Medicine classification

This medicinal substance has been classified in the anatomical therapeutic chemical (ATC) classification according to its main therapeutic use as follows:

ATC code Group title Classification
J01DH02 Meropenem J Antiinfectives for systemic use → J01 Antibacterials for systemic use → J01D Other beta-lactam antibacterials → J01DH Carbapenems
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Product monographs

Competent medicine agencies globally have authorized commercialization of this active ingredient according to these medication package inserts (MPIs):

Title Information Source Document Type  
MERONEM IV 1g Powder for solution for injection or infusion Medicines & Healthcare Products Regulatory Agency (GB) MPI, EU: SmPC
MEROPENEM Powder for solution for injection / infusion Medicines & Healthcare Products Regulatory Agency (GB) MPI, EU: SmPC

Structural formula

Graphic representation of the active ingredient's molecular structure

External identifiers

CAS Substance: 96036-03-2
DrugBank Drug: DB00760
KEGG Drug: D02222
PubChem Compound: 441130
RxNorm Ingredient: 29561
SNOMED-CT Concept: 387540000
Meropenem (substance)
UNII Identifier: FV9J3JU8B1
MEROPENEM

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