Indications
Faropen tablet is used to treat infections in several parts of the body. For lower respiratory tract infections, these are acute bronchitis, pneumonia and pulmonary suppuration. For ear, nose and throat (ENT) infections, they are otitis externa, tympanitis and sinusitis. Genito-urinary infections include pyelonephritis, cystitis, prostatitis and seminal gland inflammation. In the upper respiratory tract, it is used for pharyngitis and tonsillitis. Skin and skin structure infections covered are pustular acne, folliculitis, contagious impetigo, erysipelas, lymphangitis, suppurative nail inflammation, subcutaneous abscess, hidradenitis (sweat gland inflammation), infective sebaceous cyst and chronic pyoderma. It is also used for secondary infection of external wounds or surgical wounds. For gynecological infections, the indications are adnexitis and bartholin gland inflammation.
⚠️ Always consult a registered physician before taking any medicine.
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.
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.
Dosage Reference
⚠️ Reference ranges from official sources only. Consult your doctor for personalized dosing.
Side Effects & Interactions
Side Effects
No side-effect data recorded yet.