Product Description: Meropenem sodium is a carbapenem antibiotic with broad-spectrum antibacterial activity. Meropenem sodium has activity against susceptible and resistant N. gonorrhoeae (MIC value of 0.02-0.06 mg/mL), H. influenzae (MIC value of 0.03-0.12 mg/mL), and H. ducreyi (MIC value of 0.015-0.12 mg/mL)[1][2].
Formula: C17H24N3NaO5S
References: [1]L Slaney, et al. In-vitro activity of meropenem against Neisseria gonorrhoeae, Haemophilus influenzae and H. ducreyi from Canada and Kenya. J Antimicrob Chemother. 1989 Sep;24 Suppl A:183-6./[2]George G Zhanel, et al. Comparative review of the carbapenems. Drugs. 2007;67(7):1027-52./[3]Umit Ateskan, et al. Deferoxamine and meropenem combination therapy in experimental acute pancreatitis. Pancreas. 2003 Oct;27(3):247-52.
CAS Number: 211238-34-5
Molecular Weight: 405.44
Research Area: Infection; Cancer
Target: Antibiotic;Bacterial;Penicillin-binding protein (PBP)