Combination of imipenem and cilastatin that is used in the treatment of bacterial infections; cilastatin inhibits renal dehydropeptidase I to prolong the half-life and increase the tissue penetration of imipenem, enhancing its efficacy as an anti-bacterial agent.
Also Known As:
Primaxin; Cilastatin, Imipenem Drug Combination; Imipenem - Cilastatin; Imipenem - Cilastatin Sodium; Imipenem Cilastatin; Imipenem Cilastatin Sodium; Imipenem-Cilastatin; Imipenem-Cilastatin Sodium; Imipenem-Cilastatin, Sodium Salt; MK 0787-MK 0791 mixture; MK 787-MK 791 mixture; Thienam; Tienam 500; Zienam; Cilastatin, Imipenem; Imipenem Cilastatin, Sodium Salt; MK 0787 MK 0791 mixture; MK 787 MK 791 mixture