৳ 95/unit
Pack: ৳ 665
৳ 95/unit
Pack: ৳ 665
At a glance
Faropenem is a penem class antimicrobial with bactericidal activity against various gram-negative, gram-positive and anaerobic bacteria. It is used for lower respiratory tract infections, ENT infections, genito-urinary infections, skin infections, and gynecological infections.
Indications
- Lower Respiratory Tract Infections: Acute bronchitis, pneumonia, pulmonary suppuration
- ENT Infections: Otitis externa, tympanitis, sinusitis
- Genito-urinary Infections: Pyelonephritis, cystitis, prostatitis
- Upper Respiratory Tract Infections: Pharyngitis, tonsillitis
- Skin and Skin Structure Infections: Pustular acne, folliculitis, impetigo, erysipelas, lymphangitis, subcutaneous abscess
- Gynecological Infections: Adnexitis, bartholin gland inflammation
Pharmacology
Faropenem is a penem class of antimicrobial and has bactericidal activity against a variety of gram-negative, gram-positive and anaerobic bacteria. Faropenem is bactericidal, with a strong affinity for the high molecular penicillin binding proteins (PBPs) of the cell wall, which is essential for the multiplication of bacilli; it, thus, acts by inhibiting the cell wall synthesis.
Dosage
Adult Dose (Oral):
- Upper Respiratory Tract Infections: 150 mg tid (may increase to 200 mg tid)
- ENT Infections: 200 mg tid (may increase to 300 mg tid)
- Lower Respiratory Tract Infections: 200 mg tid (may increase to 300 mg tid)
- Skin Infections: 150 mg tid (may increase to 200 mg tid)
- Genito-urinary Infections: 200 mg tid (may increase to 300 mg tid)
- Gynecological Infections: 150 mg tid (may increase to 200 mg tid)
Elderly: Start with 150 mg and monitor for adverse effects.
Side effects
Common Side Effects:
- Headache
- Nausea
- Vomiting
- Stomach pain
- Diarrhea
Use in pregnancy
Use in Pregnancy: Safety during pregnancy not established; should be given only if benefit outweighs risks.
Pregnancy Category: C — always consult a doctor before taking during pregnancy.
Precautions & warnings
Precautions:
- Caution in patients with past history of hypersensitivity to penicillin, cephem or carbapenem drugs.
- Caution in patients with family history of atopy.
- Caution in patients with renal impairment; dosage should be reduced or interval between doses increased.
- Caution in geriatric patients; start with 150 mg and monitor.
- Caution in patients with poor oral intake or poor general state (vitamin K deficiency symptoms may occur).
- If diarrhea and loose bowel movements appear, stop the medicine, monitor, and take appropriate measures.
Overdose effects
Overdose: No specific information on treatment of overdosage; in the event of overdose, discontinue and provide general supportive treatment until renal elimination takes place.
Storage conditions
Storage: Store at room temperature between 20-25 degree C in original package; protect from moisture; keep out of reach of children.