Faropenem

Information about Faropenem

Faropenem uses

Faropenem is used in the treatment of bacterial infections. It treats infections of respiratory and urinary tract.

How faropenem works

Faropenem is an antibiotic. It kills bacteria by preventing them from forming the bacterial protective covering (cell wall) which is needed for them to survive.

Common side effects of faropenem

Rash, Nausea, Abdominal pain, Diarrhea, Shock, Acute renal failure, Increased liver enzymes, Hypersensitivity, Pulmonary eosinophilia, Colitis, Stevens-Johnson syndrome, Interstitial pneumonia, Agranulocytosis (deficiency of granulocytes in the blood)

Available Medicine for Faropenem

  • ₹250 to ₹700
    Micro Labs Ltd
    4 variant(s)
  • ₹250 to ₹1335
    Alkem Laboratories Ltd
    6 variant(s)
  • ₹460 to ₹1364
    Macleods Pharmaceuticals Pvt Ltd
    5 variant(s)
  • ₹231 to ₹693
    Zydus Healthcare Limited
    2 variant(s)
  • ₹750
    Koye Pharmaceuticals Pvt ltd
    1 variant(s)
  • ₹550
    Alniche Life Sciences Pvt Ltd
    1 variant(s)
  • ₹380
    Mapra Laboratories Pvt Ltd
    1 variant(s)
  • ₹229 to ₹315
    Orchid Chemicals & Pharmaceuticals Ltd
    2 variant(s)
  • ₹70 to ₹683
    Allites life Sciences Pvt Ltd
    3 variant(s)
  • ₹299
    Innovative Pharmaceuticals
    1 variant(s)

Expert advice for Faropenem

  • Faropenem helps treat severe bacterial infections such as respiratory tract infections, urinary tract infection, skin infections and gynaecological infections.
  • It may cause diarrhea and loose bowel movements. Drink plenty of fluids to keep yourself hydrated and inform your doctor if it becomes persistent or contains blood or mucus.
  • Your doctor may monitor your liver function while taking this medication.

Frequently asked questions for Faropenem

Faropenem

Q. Can the use of Faropenem cause diarrhea?
Yes, the use of Faropenem can cause diarrhea. It is an antibiotic which kills the harmful bacteria. However, it also affects the helpful bacteria in your stomach or intestine and causes diarrhea. If diarrhea persists, talk to your doctor about it.
Q. What if I do not get better after using Faropenem?
Inform your doctor if you do not feel better after finishing the full course of treatment. Also, inform if your symptoms are getting worse while using this medicine.

Content on this page was last updated on 24 April, 2023, by Dr. Varun Gupta (MD Pharmacology)