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Farobac®

Faropenem 150 mg, 200 mg

Dosage Form: Tablet
Pack Size: 7 X 3's
Composition:

Faropenem 150 mg, Faropenem 200 mg



Allygest
Description:

Farobac® 150 & Farobac® 200 is a carbapenem class of antibiotic which has bactericidal activity against a variety of gm-ve, gm+ve and anaerobic bacteria. 


Mechanism of Action:

Farobac® 150 & Farobac® 200 is bactericidal, with a strong affinity for the 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. Farobac® 150 & Farobac® 200 is highly stable against various beta lactamases and binds preferentially to the PBPS, 2 and 1A, of Escherichia coli (E. coli).



Indications:

Farobac Tablets are indicated in the treatment of the following infections:

  • Lower respiratory tract infections: acute bronchitis, pneumonia, pulmonary suppuration.
  • Ear, nose, and throat (ENT) infections: otitis externa, tympanitis, sinusitis.
  • Genito-urinary infections: pyelonephritis, cystitis, prostatitis, seminal gland inflammation.
  • Upper respiratory tract infections: pharyngitis, tonsillitis.
  • Skin and skin structure infections: pustular acne, folliculitis, contagious impetigo, erysipelas, lymphangitis, suppurative nail inflammation, subcutaneous abscess, hidradenitis (sweat gland inflammation), infective sebaceous cyst, chronic pyoderma, secondary infection of external wounds or surgical wounds.
  • Gynecological infections: adnexitis, bartholin gland inflammation.

Dosage & Administration:

Upper respiratory tract infections: 150 mg t.i.d., can be increased to 200 mg t.i.d.
ENT infections: 200 mg t.i.d., can be increased to 300 mg t.i.d.
Lower respiratory tract infections: 200 mg t.i.d., can be increased to 300 mg t.i.d.
Skin and skin structure infections: 150 mg t.i.d., can be increased to 200 mg t.i.d.
Genito-urinary infections: 200 mg t.i.d., can be increased to 300 mg t.i.d.
Gynecological infections: 150 mg t.i.d., can be increased to 200 mg t.i.d.


Contraindications:

Faropenem is contraindicated in patients with known hypersensitivity to any of the components of this product or to other drugs in the same class, or in patients who have demonstrated anaphylactic reactions to beta-lactams. 


Warning & Precautions:

Farobac® 150 & Farobac® 200 should be administered with caution in the following: 1. Patients with a history of hypersensitivity to penicillin, cephem or carbapenem drugs. 2. Patients with a family history of atopy. 3. Patients with renal impairment. The dosage should be reduced or the interval between doses should be increased. 4. Geriatric patients. 5. Patients with poor oral intake or poor general state (since there are cases that show symptoms of vitamin K deficiency, proper monitoring should be done).


Overdose:

No specific information is available on the treatment of overdosage with Faropenem. In the event of an overdose, Faropenem should be discontinued, and general supportive treatment given until renal elimination takes place. 


Storage Conditions:

Store below 30⁰C. & dry place. Keep away from light and out of the reach of children. 


Commercial Pack:

 Farobac® 150 Tablet: Box containing 7 x 3 tablets in Alu-Alu blister strips. Each film coated tablet contains Faropenem Sodium Hydrate JP equivalent to Faropenem 150 mg. 

Farobac® 200 Tablet: Box containing 7 x 3 tablets in Alu-Alu blister strips. Each film coated tablet contains Faropenem Sodium Hydrate JP equivalent to Faropenem 200 mg