**3.6 Meropenem, Faropenem (Carbapenem Beta-lactam)**

Meropenem is a carbapenem-type beta-lactam antibiotic which has shown bactericidal activity against susceptible and resistant *M. tuberculosis* strains. In combination with clavulanate, it was able to sterilise cultures within 14 days [31]. Meropenem is used in the treatment of a variety of bacterial infections. One phase 2 clinical trial on newly diagnosed TB has been completed, and an additional two trials are currently recruiting suitable candidates.
