Overview of Faropenem

Name:Faropenem
CAS:         106560-14-9
Molecular Formula:C12H15NO5S
Formula Weight:         285.32
Description:
 Faropenem is an orally-active beta-lactam antibiotic belonging to the penem group.
It is resistant to some forms of extended-spectrum beta-lactamase.It is orally available.
Faropenem has yet to receive marketing approval in the United States, and was submitted for consideration by the United States Food and Drug Administration (FDA) on 20 December 2005. The new drug application (NDA) dossier submitted included four proposed indications:
* acute bacterial sinusitis
* community acquired pneumonia
* acute exacerbations of chronic bronchitis
* uncomplicated skin and skin structure infections
from:Acridine Raw Material