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<h3>Overview</h3>
<p>Meropenem is a broad-spectrum <strong>bactericidal carbapenem antibiotic</strong>. Produced via advanced semi-synthetic fermentation, its molecular formula is C17H25N3O4S with CAS No. 96036-81-6.</p>
<h3>Application</h3>
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<li><strong>Hospital Infections:</strong> Treatment of severe pneumonia and intra-abdominal sepsis.</li>
<li><strong>Neurology:</strong> Management of bacterial meningitis in critical care units.</li>
<li><strong>Surgery:</strong> Prophylaxis for complex abdominal and gynecological procedures.</li>
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<h3>Precautions</h3>
<p>Contraindicated in patients with hypersensitivity to beta-lactams. Store powder at 2°C–8°C protected from light. Avoid concurrent use with probenecid to prevent altered pharmacokinetics.</p>