Carbapenems are another class of beta lactam antibiotic with a chemical structure which makes them highly resistant to enzymes produced by bacteria to counteract them, such as beta lactamases.These include: Meropenem, Imipenem and Ertapenem. This class of antibiotics has a broad spectrum of activity and are effective against many bacteria.

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