Pharmacological Class: Biapenem is a carbapenem antibiotic.
Mechanism of Action: 1. Inhibition of Cell Wall Synthesis: Biapenem acts by inhibiting bacterial cell wall synthesis. It binds to penicillin-binding proteins (PBPs), which are critical for the formation of the cell wall. This inhibition leads to the disruption of cell wall synthesis and subsequently causes bacterial cell death.
Broad Spectrum Activity: Biapenem is effective against a wide range of Gram-positive and Gram-negative bacteria, including aerobic and anaerobic pathogens. This broad-spectrum activity makes it useful in treating various infections where mixed bacterial populations might be present.
