Surgery

Severe diverticulitis, perirectal abscess, peritonitis. Sinusitis (hospitalized + intubation-related) Malignant otitis externa. BOTTOM LINE: can be used for anything imipenem can be used for. Absorption, distribution, metabolism, excretion Penetrates well into most tissues including CSF. Largely eliminated unchanged in the urine. Half-life 1 hour ................
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