Published in: 01-10-2002 | Adis New Drug Profile Biapenem A Viewpoint by Erik Nord Author: Erik Nord Published in: Drugs | Issue 15/2002 Login to get access ExcerptBiapenem is a new carbapenem antibacterial agent. It has a triazolium group and a β-methyl substitution at C-1 on the carbapenem nucleus to reduce the ability of dihydropeptidase-I (DHP-I) to attack the β-lactam molecule. …