Imipenem monohydrate is a potent broad-spectrum antibiotic belonging to the carbapenem class, effective against various bacterial infections. It works by inhibiting bacterial cell wall synthesis, making it valuable for treating severe infections caused by multidrug-resistant bacteria. Imipenem monohydrate is commonly used in clinical settings to manage complex intra-abdominal infections, pneumonia, urinary tract infections, and sepsis due to its broad coverage against gram-positive and gram-negative bacteria.