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Drug profile · INN

imipenem

imipenem (RECARBRIO) is a bacterial penicillin-binding protein inhibitor.

EMA: approved Antiinfectives for systemic use (J01) J01DH56
Patents linked 0
Pipeline programs 5
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Drug details — imipenem
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Antiinfectives for systemic use (J01)
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Patents
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Programs
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Quick answer

imipenem (RECARBRIO) is a bacterial penicillin-binding protein inhibitor.

Key facts

INN imipenem
Brand RECARBRIO
Mechanism Bacterial penicillin-binding protein inhibitor
Target Bacterial penicillin-binding protein
Therapeutic class Antiinfectives for systemic use (J01)
ATC code J01DH56

Mechanism of action

Bacterial penicillin-binding protein inhibitor

Primary target: Bacterial penicillin-binding protein

Approval history

Authority Status Date
EMA approved

Pipeline programs

  1. OP0595-5 Phase 3 · Anaxis Pharma · Complicated urinary tract infection (cUTI) and acute uncompl
  2. OP0595-6 Phase 3 · Anaxis Pharma · Complicated urinary tract infection (cUTI), acute uncomplica
  3. SPR994-305 Phase 3 · Spero Therapeutics · complicated urinary tract infection (cUTI) or acute pyelonep
  4. Imipenem Approved · Chinese Academy of · Sepsis
  5. MEROPENEM AND VABORBACTAM for Pyogenic liver abscess Approved · PARItec · Pyogenic liver abscess

Related & competitor drugs

  1. amoxicillin Bacterial penicillin-binding protein inhibitor
  2. ampicillin sodium Bacterial penicillin-binding protein inhibitor
  3. ampicillin/ampicillin trihydrate Bacterial penicillin-binding protein inhibitor
  4. atazanavir sulfate Antiinfectives for systemic use (J05)
  5. cefaclor Bacterial penicillin-binding protein inhibitor
  6. cefadroxil/cefadroxil hemihydrate Bacterial penicillin-binding protein inhibitor

Frequently asked questions

What is imipenem?

imipenem (RECARBRIO) is a bacterial penicillin-binding protein inhibitor.

What is the brand name for imipenem?

RECARBRIO is a marketed brand name for imipenem. Check FDA Drugs@FDA for the current US label holder and prescribing information.