Compound ID | 1220
Synonym(s): Primaxin | Imipenem with Cilastatin | Imipenem and Cilastatin | Imipenem/Cilastatin
Class: Beta-lactam
| Agent Type: | Semisynthetic; Small molecule; Direct acting; |
| Spectrum of activity: | Gram-positive & Gram-negative |
| Mechanism of action: | Cell wall synthesis inhibitor |
| Combined with other compounds: | |
| Description: | A thienamycin-type; cilastatin inhibits the human renal dehydropeptidase preventing systemic degradation of imipenem |
| Institute where first reported: | Merck |
| Highest development stage: | Approved by FDA in 1985 |
| Development status: | Approved |
| Reason dropped: | Other formulations were discontinued |
| External links: | |
| PubChem link: | https://pubchem.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/compound/104838 |
| Guide to Pharmacology: | cilastatin |
| Patent: | US7507814B2 |