Faropenem Sodium is a broad spectrum β-lactam antibiotic belonging to the penem antibiotic class. . Faropenem is active against both Gram-positive and Gram-negative bacteria. Faropenem was developed by Daiichi Asubio Pharma as two forms: Farpenem Sodium, and the ester prodrug faropenem medoxomil (syn: faropenem daloxate). Penems are hybrids of penicillins and cephalosporins. Faropenem is structurally similar to the carbapenems, but carries a sulfur atom at position 1.
Faropenem sodium is freely soluble in water.
