Table 2 Classification of carbapenems in three groups
Group 1 | Group 2 | Group 3 | |
|---|---|---|---|
Carbapenems | Ertapenem | Imipenem | Tomopenem |
Panipenem | Meropenem | Razupenem | |
Tebipenem | Doripenem | ||
Biapenem | |||
Activity against non-fermentants (P.aeruginosa, A. baumanii) | No | Yes | Yes |
Activity vs MRSA | No | No | Yes |