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Pregnancy:
Breastfeeding:
Immediate and delayed-type allergy
GI disturbance
Cytopenias, positive Coombs
Liver enzyme abnormalities
CNS effects including confusional states and seizures
May decrease serum concentrations of valproic acid
Ganciclovir/valganciclovir - may increase risk of seizures
Cyclosporine - may enhance neurotoxic effects of imipenem
Requires ID or Antimicrobial Stewardship approval for ongoing use without an accepted indication
Antimicrobial class: Carbapenem
Average serum half life: 1.0