Faropenem

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Faropenem

Faropenem (pronounced: /fɑːrɵpɛnɛm/) is an antibiotic that belongs to the carbapenem class of antibiotics. It is a beta-lactam antibiotic, which is used to treat a variety of bacterial infections.

Etymology

The term "Faropenem" is derived from the chemical structure of the drug, which includes a furan ring (faro-) and a penem ring (-penem). The "-em" suffix is common in the names of many beta-lactam antibiotics.

Usage

Faropenem is used to treat a variety of bacterial infections, including those caused by Streptococcus pneumoniae, Haemophilus influenzae, and Moraxella catarrhalis. It is also effective against certain types of Escherichia coli and Klebsiella pneumoniae.

Mechanism of Action

Faropenem works by inhibiting the synthesis of the bacterial cell wall, leading to cell death. It does this by binding to penicillin-binding proteins (PBPs), which are essential for cell wall synthesis in bacteria.

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