MERREM I.V. Mechanism of Action

MERREM I.V. exerts its action by readily penetrating bacterial cell walls and interfering with the synthesis of vital cell wall components, which leads to cell death. 1

Explore the world of bacteria and discover how meropenem exerts its bactericidal activity against pathogens such as Pseudomonas aeruginosa.

Select one of the videos below to see how MERREM works:

Mechanism of Action (MOA)
An introduction to the potent bactericidal action of meropenem

Mechanism of Resistance (MOR)
An overview of bacterial mechanisms of resistance and determination of appropriate dosing to optimize bacterial eradication.

In vitro activity does not necessarily correlate with clinical effectiveness