What is the mean plasma half-life of meropenem in healthy subjects?

iatroX medicinesPublished 8 November 2026

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The mean plasma half-life of meropenem in healthy subjects is approximately 1 hour.

Meronem IV 500mgPfizer Limited · emc · SmPC §5.2 Pharmacokinetic properties · Version 18Document updated 9 March 2026

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meropenem trihydrate · Medicine question

iatroX medicinesPublished 8 November 2026

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The mean plasma half-life of meropenem in healthy subjects is approximately 1 hour.

Meronem IV 500mgPfizer Limited · emc · SmPC §5.2 Pharmacokinetic properties · Version 18Document updated 9 March 2026

Sources checked 8 November 2026

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