Characteristics of doripenem: a new broad-spectrum antibiotic

Francisco Alvarez-Lerma1, Santiago Grau2, Olivia Ferrández21Intensive Care Unit, 2Pharmacy Department, Hospital Del Mar, Barcelona, SpainAbstract: Doripenem (S-4661) is a new parenteral antibiotic from the carbapenem class; similarly to imipenem and meropenem, it has a broad-spectrum...

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Main Authors: Francisco Alvarez-Lerma, Santiago Grau, Olivia Ferrández
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Dove Medical Press 2009-05-01
Series:Drug Design, Development and Therapy
Online Access:http://www.dovepress.com/characteristics-of-doripenem-a-new-broad-spectrum-antibiotic-a3169