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Biapenem
Introduction
Overview
Overview
Biapenem (INN) is a carbapenem antibiotic. It has in vitro activity against anaerobes.[1]
Approved in Japan in 2001.
References
References
- ↑ Aldridge KE, Morice N, Schiro DD (April 1994). “In vitro activity of biapenem (L-627), a new carbapenem, against anaerobes”. Antimicrob. Agents Chemother. 38 (4): 889–93. doi:10.1128/aac.38.4.889. PMC 284564. PMID 8031067.
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