Metabolised by dehydropeptidase-I-mediated hydrolysis of the beta-lactam ring. No indications for CYP interaction.

(To be edited, initial data ST OCT 04) Carbapenem antibiotic administered intravenously as infusion 1 g/d. Metabolized by hydrolysis of the betalactam ring. Does not affect the metabolism of CYP-metabolized substances.