Penem

A penem is a type of β-lactam with an unsaturated five-member heterocycle containing a sulfur atom fused to the β-lactam ring. Penems do not occur naturally; all are synthetic. Related to penems are carbapenems, which have a carbon atom in place of the sulfur atom.

Not to be confused with penam.

An example is faropenem.

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