Carbapenems (imipenem and meropenem) were restricted in ICU 1 to culture proven multi drug resistant bacteria with the absence of sensitivity to other antimicrobials agents.

Why are antibiotics restricted?

In this work we examined the practice of restricting specific drugs to be used only as 'last resort'. The goal of such restrictions is to maintain low resistance levels to certain drugs, and prevent the creation of bacteria resistant to all available treatment options.

What drug class is meropenem?

Meropenem injection is in a class of medications called antibiotics. It works by killing bacteria that cause infection. Antibiotics such as meropenem injection will not work for colds, flu, or other viral infections.