Faropenem vs. Meropenem — What's the Difference?

Faropenem is an orally active beta-lactam antibiotic belonging to the penem group. It is resistant to some forms of extended-spectrum beta-lactamase.

Meropenem, sold under the brand name Merrem among others, is an intravenous β-lactam antibiotic used to treat a variety of bacterial infections. Some of these include meningitis, intra-abdominal infection, pneumonia, sepsis, and anthrax.Common side effects include nausea, diarrhea, constipation, headache, rash, and pain at the site of injection.

An orally active beta-lactam antibiotic belonging to the penem group.

(medicine) A broad-spectrum beta-lactam antibiotic used to treat meningitis and pneumonia