.Pharmacolibrary.Drugs.J_AntiinfectivesForSystemicUse.J01D_OtherBetaLactamAntibacterials.J01DI03_Faropenem.Faropenem .Pharmacolibrary.Drugs.J_AntiinfectivesForSystemicUse.J01D_OtherBetaLactamAntibacterials.J01DI03_Faropenem.Faropenem| name: | Faropenem |
| ATC code: | J01DI03 | route: | oral |
| n-compartments | 1 |
Faropenem is an orally administered beta-lactam antibiotic belonging to the penem class, structurally related to carbapenems. It is primarily used to treat various bacterial infections, including respiratory tract, urinary tract, and skin infections. While not approved in the United States, it is available and used clinically in countries such as Japan and India.
Pharmacokinetic parameters reported for healthy adult volunteers after single oral administration.
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