PRODUCT DETAILS

About Farostead Tablet

FAROPENEM belongs to a class of drugs called beta-lactam antibiotics used in the treatment of several bacterial infections of the urinary tract, respiratory tract, skin, ears, nose, and gynecological infections. Bacterial infection is a condition in which harmful bacteria grow in the body and cause infection. It can infect any part of the body and multiple very quickly.

FAROPENEM is an antibiotic that kills bacteria (bactericidal)  by inhibiting the formation of the bacterial cell wall (a protective covering) that is necessary for their survival.

Take FAROPENEM irrespective of food and swallow it whole with a glass of water. Do not crush, chew or break it. Your doctor will advise you on how often you take your tablets based on your medical condition. In some cases, you may experience nausea, diarrhea, stomach pain, and rash. Most of these side effects of FAROPENEM do not require medical attention and gradually resolve over time. However, if the side effects persist or worsen, please consult your doctor.

If you are known to be allergic to FAROPENEM or any other medicines, please tell your doctor. If you are pregnant or breastfeeding, please inform your doctor before taking FAROPENEM. If you have kidney problems, a family history of atopy (tendency to develop allergic reactions), glucose-galactose malabsorption, the Lapp lactase deficiency, or galactose intolerance, inform your doctor before taking FAROPENEM. FAROPENEM may cause vitamin K or vitamin B deficiency in some patients, especially in older people and in patients with poor oral intake. However, consult your doctor if you notice symptoms such as bleeding easily, loss of appetite, swelling of the tongue, or stomatitis (swelling and sores in the mouth).

Uses of Farostead Tablet

Bacterial infections

Medicinal Benefits of Farostead Tablet

FAROPENEM is a broad-spectrum antibiotic that acts against both aerobic (grow in the presence of oxygen) and anaerobic (grow in the absence of oxygen) gram-negative and gram-positive bacteria. FAROPENEM is used in the treatment of several bacterial infections of the urinary tract, respiratory tract, skin, ears, nose, and gynecological infections. FAROPENEM inhibits the formation of the bacterial cell wall (a protective covering) that is necessary for their survival. Thereby, killing bacteria.

Directions for Use

Use FAROPENEM as prescribed by a doctor. Take FAROPENEM irrespective of food and swallow it whole with a glass of water. Do not crush, chew or break it.

Side Effects of Farostead Tablet

Like all medicines, FAROPENEM can cause some common side effects such as nausea, diarrhea, stomach pain, and rash. Most of the side effects of FAROPENEM do not require medical attention and gradually resolve over time. However, if the side effects persist, please consult your doctor.

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In-Depth Precautions and Warning

Drug Warnings

Regular monitoring of kidney and liver functioning is recommended while taking FAROPENEM. If you are a breastfeeding or pregnant woman, please consult a doctor before taking FAROPENEM. If you notice blood in your stools or have severe stomach pain with diarrhea, contact your doctor immediately. FAROPENEM may cause vitamin K or vitamin B deficiency in some patients especially in elderly people and in patients with poor oral intake. However, consult your doctor if you notice symptoms such as bleeding easily, loss of appetite, swelling of the tongue, or stomatitis (swelling and sores in the mouth). If you have kidney problems, a family history of atopy (tendency to develop allergic reactions), glucose-galactose malabsorption, the Lapp lactase deficiency, or galactose intolerance, inform your doctor before taking FAROPENEM.

Drug Interactions

Drug-Drug Interaction:

FAROPENEM may have interacted with water pills (furosemide), and antibiotics (imipenem + cilastatin sodium).

Drug-Disease Interaction:

If you have kidney problems, a family history of atopy (tendency to develop allergic reactions), glucose-galactose malabsorption, the Lapp lactase deficiency, or galactose intolerance, inform your doctor before taking FAROPENEM.

Safety Advice

ALCOHOL

The interaction of alcohol with FAROPENEM is unknown. Please consult a doctor before consuming alcohol while using FAROPENEM.

PREGNANCY

The safety of FAROPENEM in pregnant women is unknown. Therefore, it is given to pregnant women only if the doctor thinks the benefits outweigh the risks.

BREAST FEEDING

FAROPENEM is excreted in human milk. Therefore, it is given to breastfeeding mothers only if the doctor thinks the benefits are greater than the risks.

DRIVING

The effect of FAROPENEM on driving is unknown. So, drive only if you are alert after taking FAROPENEM.

LIVER

Take FAROPENEM with caution, especially if you have a history of Liver diseases/conditions. The dose may be adjusted by your doctor as required.

KIDNEY

Take FAROPENEM with caution, especially if you have a history of Kidney diseases/conditions. The dose may be adjusted by your doctor as required.