Description:
Faropenem is a carbapenem class antibiotic which has bactericidal activity against a variety of gram (+)ve, gram (-)ve and both aerobic and anaerobic bacteria.

Indications:
Lower respiratory tract infections: eg, acute bronchitis, pneumonia, pulmonary suppuration. Ear, nose and throat (ENT) infections: eg, otitis externa, tympanitis, sinusitis. Upper respiratory tract infections: eg, pharyngitis, tonsillitis. Urinary tract infections: eg, pyelonephritis, cystitis, prostatitis, seminal gland inflammation. Skin and skin structure infections: eg, pustular acne, folliculitis, contagious impetigo, erysipelas, lymphangitis, suppurative nail inflammation, subcutaneous abscess, hidradenitis (sweat gland inflammation), infective sebaceous cyst, chronic pyoderma, secondary infection of external wounds or surgical wound. Gynecological infections: eg, adnexitis, bartholin gland inflammation.

Mode of Action:
Faromax® is bactericidal, with a strong affinity for the penicillin-binding proteins (PBPs) of the cell wall, which is essential for the multiplication thus, acts by inhibiting the cell wall synthesis. Faromax® is highly stable against various beta lactamases and binds preferentially to the PBPS.

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