Panipenem is an antibiotic medication used to treat a wide variety of bacterial infections, including those of the skin, urinary tract, and respiratory tract. It belongs to a class of antibiotics known as carbapenems. Panipenem is usually given in combination with other antibiotics and is given intravenously (into a vein). It works by inhibiting the growth of bacteria and killing them. Common side effects include nausea, vomiting, and diarrhea.
Panipenem is a carbapenem antibiotic, a class of broad-spectrum antibiotics used to treat serious bacterial infections. It is always used in combination with another medication called betamipron. Betamipron helps to prevent kidney damage, a side effect that can sometimes occur with panipenem. Panipenem itself is not available in the United States.
Panipenem is effective against a wide variety of bacteria, including some that are resistant to other antibiotics. It is typically reserved for use in patients who have not responded to other treatments. Panipenem is administered intravenously (by IV).