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Indications & Uses
Pharmacology
Faropenem belongs to the penem class of antimicrobials. It kills a variety of Gram-negative, Gram-positive and anaerobic bacteria, so it is bactericidal. It binds strongly to the high molecular penicillin binding proteins (PBPs) in the bacterial cell wall, and these proteins are essential for the bacilli to multiply. By binding to them, faropenem stops the cell wall from being built.
The antibacterial activity of faropenem is broad, and it covers both aerobic and anaerobic Gram-positive and Gram-negative bacteria. It stays highly stable against various beta lactamases. In Escherichia coli (E. coli), it binds preferentially to PBPs 2 and 1A.
Dosage Reference
Reference Information Only
Dosages shown are general references from official sources. Always consult your doctor or pharmacist for personalized dosing.
Adults:
Upper respiratory tract infections: 150 mg t.i.d., which can go up to 200 mg t.i.d.
ENT infections: 200 mg t.i.d., which can go up to 300 mg t.i.d.
Lower respiratory tract infections: 200 mg t.i.d., which can go up to 300 mg t.i.d.
Skin and skin structure infections: 150 mg t.i.d., which can go up to 200 mg t.i.d.
Genito-urinary infections: 200 mg t.i.d., which can go up to 300 mg t.i.d.
Gynecological infections: 150 mg t.i.d., which can go up to 200 mg t.i.d.
Side Effects
Faropen is a brand of Faropenem, and the side effects people report most often are headache, nausea, vomiting, stomach pain and diarrhea.
Cautions & Contraindications
Warnings & Precautions
Faropen (faropenem) should be given with caution to people who have had a past reaction to penicillin, cephem or carbapenem drugs, and to people with a family history of atopy. Caution is also needed in patients with renal impairment. In these patients the dose should be reduced or the interval between doses should be made longer. Geriatric patients need the same care. Patients with poor oral intake or a poor general state also need caution. Some of them have shown symptoms of vitamin K deficiency, so they should be monitored properly.
Contraindications
Don't give Faropenem to anyone who is known to be hypersensitive to any of its components, or to other medicines in the same class. It is also contraindicated in patients who have had anaphylactic reactions to beta-lactams.
Pregnancy & Breastfeeding
Nobody has established that Faropenem is safe to use during pregnancy. For a pregnant woman, or a woman expecting a baby, the medicine should be given only when the benefit of treatment is greater than the risks.
Faropenem passes into human breast milk. So a nursing mother should be given Faropenem only if the benefits outweigh the risks.
⚠️ Talk to your doctor before taking any medicine during pregnancy or while breastfeeding.
Use in Special Populations
Renal Impairment: In patients with renal impairment, the plasma concentrations of the drug were found to be higher and the half-life was longer.
Geriatric Use: The half-life of Faropenem is prolonged in elderly people. This may be due to a decline in kidney function, which leads to high plasma concentrations. So in the elderly, start with a dose of 150 mg and watch the patient for any unwanted effects. If diarrhea and loose bowel movements appear, stop the medicine, monitor the patient properly and take appropriate measures. Elderly people also tend to bleed because of vitamin K deficiency.
Overdose
There is no specific information on how to treat an overdose of Faropenem. Taking too much on purpose is unlikely. If an overdose does happen, stop Faropenem and give general supportive treatment until the kidneys have cleared the medicine from the body.
⚠️ In an emergency call 999 or go to the nearest hospital emergency department.
Storage
Keep Faropen in its original package at room temperature, between 20°C to 25°C, and protect it from moisture. Throw away any Faropen that is out of date or no longer needed, and do it safely. Like all medicines, Faropen must be kept out of the reach of children.
Drug Interactions
Common questions about Farobac 150 mg
What is Farobac 150 mg Tablet?
Farobac 150 mg Tablet is a medicine that contains Faropenem. It is made by Nuvista Pharma PLC.
What is Farobac used for?
Farobac is used for: Pneumonia, Bronchitis, Sinusitis, Pharyngitis, Tonsillitis, Urinary Tract Infection, Respiratory Tract Infection, Skin and Soft Tissue Infection, Acne Vulgaris, Inflammation.
What are the side effects of Farobac?
Faropen is a brand of Faropenem, and the side effects people report most often are headache, nausea, vomiting, stomach pain and diarrhea.
Can I take Farobac during pregnancy or while breastfeeding?
Nobody has established that Faropenem is safe to use during pregnancy. For a pregnant woman, or a woman expecting a baby, the medicine should be given only when the benefit of treatment is greater than the risks. Talk to your doctor before taking any medicine during pregnancy or while breastfeeding.
What happens if I take too much Farobac?
There is no specific information on how to treat an overdose of Faropenem. Taking too much on purpose is unlikely. In an emergency call 999 or go to the nearest hospital emergency department.
How should I store Farobac?
Keep Faropen in its original package at room temperature, between 20°C to 25°C, and protect it from moisture. Throw away any Faropen that is out of date or no longer needed, and do it safely.
Can I take other medicines with Farobac?
Some medicines can interact with Faropenem, for example: Sodium Valproate, Meropenem, Valproic Acid, Furosemide. Tell your doctor or pharmacist about every medicine you take.
Is there a cheaper medicine with the same ingredient?
Farobest by Orion Pharma Ltd. has the same ingredient and strength for ৳70.00 per unit, compared with ৳75.00 for Farobac. Ask your doctor or pharmacist before switching.
Do I need a prescription for Farobac?
Farobac is a prescription (Rx) medicine. Take it as your doctor advises.