Exfaro 300mg Tablet
Brand Name | Exfaro 300mg Tablet |
Salt Composition |
Faropenem (300mg) |
Strength | 300mg |
Product Form | Tablet |
Pack | 6 Tablet(s) in Strip |
Storage | Store below 30°C |
Category |
Antibiotic |
SubCategory |
Anti-Biotic |
Country of Origin | India |
Manufacturer |
Intas Pharmaceuticals Ltd |
Manufacturer/Marketer Address | Intas Pharmaceuticals Ltd,Chinubhai Centre, Off. Nehru Bridge, Ashram Road, Ahmedabad - 380009. Gujarat. India. |
You Save : Rs.74.90 Inclusive of all taxes
- Do not take this medicine if you are allergic to beta-lactam
- Kindly avoid this medicine if you are having hepatic and renal impairment
- Seizures are most commonly found in patients who are with CNS disorders
- Thrombocytopenia is common in patients who are with renal disorders
- Swelling and redness occurs at the injection site
- Elevated liver function test
- Infused vein complication
- Increased platelet count
- Increased alkaline phosphatase
- Altered mental status
- Constipation
- Vaginitis
- Thrombophlebitis
- Hypotension
- Erythema
- Oral candidiasis
- My friend has a history of epilepsy and she was on valproic acid while receiving treatment with Exfaro 300mg Tablet, but still, she had an episode of seizure may I why?
- Are Exfaro 300mg Tablets can be used for any type of bacterial infection?
- For how long will I need to take the Exfaro 300mg Tablet?
- Therapy should be administered with caution if you have a history of penicillin allergy and gastrointestinal disease
- Long-term use may cause bacterial or fungal overgrowth
- The use of this medicine in renal failure patients may cause thrombocytopenia
- The use of this medicine can cause Clostridium difficile-associated diarrhea
- It produces limited effect against anaerobes
- The use of this medicine may decrease the serum level of divalproex sodium
- You have a history of gastrointestinal disease
- You have diarrhea during the treatment
- You have any sudden allergic effects like rashes, itching, inflammation, dizziness, and difficulty in breathing
- You are not responding to the treatment
- Stored at 10-30°C room temperature.
- Protect from light and heat.
- Keep away from children and pets. Otherwise, it becomes toxic to them.
- Disposed of properly in a suitable bag.
- Faropenem is a Carbapenem antibiotic used to treat bacterial infections. It blocks the bacterial cell wall synthesis which is essential for bacterial growth.
- This medicine is not used for common flu and cold symptoms. And not treat viral infections. This medicine is commonly prescribed for cough and colds caused by bacterial and parasitic infections.
Medical Description of Exfaro 300mg Tablet
Exfaro 300mg Tablet contains Faropenem used to treat conditions infections such as Lower respiratory tract infections, Upper respiratory tract infections, Ear/Nose/Throat infections, Skin and skin structure infections, Genito-urinary infections, and Gynecological infections. Mainly this bacterial infection targets the respiratory tract, lungs, ears, nose, throat, skin and skin structures, vagina, and genitourinary tract. Exfaro is an antibiotic that is used when the infections did not treat with other antibiotics. This medicine is not used for common flu and cold symptoms that occur due to viral infections. This medicine is commonly prescribed for cough and colds caused by bacterial and parasitic infections.
Exfaro 300mg Tablet Uses
It is used in the treatment of the following conditions as Lower respiratory tract infections, Upper respiratory tract infections, Ear/Nose/Throat infections, Skin and skin structure infections, Genito-urinary infections, and Gynecological infections.
Exfaro 300mg Tablet Benefits
Bacterial infections
Bacterial infection occurs when bacteria enter your body and start multiplying which may cause tissue damage and make you sick. Mostly it is caused by Staphylococcus and Streptococcus organisms. The bacterial diseases are cholera, bacterial meningitis, tetanus, gonorrhea, pneumonia, and syphilis. Symptoms include fever, chills, and sweats, inflamed lymph nodes, headache, diarrhea, abdominal pain
Pneumonia
It is a lung infection that causes inflammation in the alveoli. It is usually caused by Streptococcus pneumonia. Symptoms include chest pain, fatigue, fever, sweating, nausea, vomiting, diarrhea, breathing difficulty, cough, and confusion
Skin infection
It is usually caused by bacteria, fungi, viruses, and parasites. Common skin infection includes cellulitis, impetigo. Symptoms include red skin, blisters, swelling, pain, red spots, and tenderness
Genito-urinary infections
Infections to the genito-urinary tract caused by bacteria called genito-urinary infections include cystitis, pyelonephritis, and prostatitis. This medicine is used to treat this bacterial infection.
Gynecological infections
Infection to the vagina or genital tract caused by E.coli includes endometriosis, pelvic inflammatory diseases, etc.
Ear/Nose/Throat infections
Infection and inflammation to the ears, nose, and throat caused by bacteria called ear/nose/throat infections include otitis media, tympanitis, sinusitis, etc. This medicine is used to treat this bacterial infection.
Exfaro 300mg Tablet Indication
Exfaro 300mg Tablet is prescribed in the following indications such Lower respiratory tract infections, Upper respiratory tract infections, Ear/Nose/Throat infections, Skin and skin structure infections, Genito-urinary infections, and Gynecological infections.
Mechanism of action of Exfaro 300mg Tablet
Exfaro 300mg Tablet contains Faropenem is a Carbapenem antibiotic is used to treat bacterial infections. It blocks the bacterial cell wall synthesis which is essential for bacterial growth and also prevents the spreading of infections without making them resistant to further treatment.
How Exfaro 300mg Tablet works
Exfaro 300mg Tablet contains Faropenem is a Carbapenem antibiotic is used to treat bacterial infections. It blocks the bacterial cell wall synthesis which is essential for bacterial growth and also prevents the spreading of infections without making them resistant to further treatment.
Exfaro 300mg Tablet Contraindication
Exfaro 300mg Tablet Side Effects
FAQs for Exfaro 300mg Tablet
Before initiating the treatment kindly consult with your doctor regarding the previous history of treatment. The use of this tablet may interact with valproic acid and may decrease its effect. This will be the reason behind the recent episode of seizure. Kindly consult with your doctor
No, it is effective against some bacteria like Staphylococcus aureus, Streptococcus aureus, Streptococcus pneumonia, S. pyogenes, S.viridans.
The duration of this medicine depends upon your condition of infection and according to the type of infection
Precautions and general warning of Exfaro 300mg Tablet
Alcohol
Consuming alcohol while receiving this medication is considered safe it does not produce any harmful effects. Kindly consult with your doctor.
Driving or operating machinery
No, it is not clear that the use of this medicine will affect your ability to drive. Kindly consult with your doctor.
Pregnancy
The use of this medicine is considered unsafe during pregnancy because it may produce any harmful effects on the fetus. Kindly consult with your doctor
Breast Feeding
The use of this medicine is considered safe during breastfeeding because it does not excrete via breastmilk. Kindly consult with your doctor
Kidney Problem
Limited information is available regarding the use of this medicine to patients who are having a renal impairment. Kindly consult with your doctor
Liver Disease
Limited information is available regarding the use of this medicine to patients who are having hepatic impairment. Kindly consult with your doctor:
How to Take Exfaro 300mg Tablet
The Tablet is taken orally with or without food. You should not chew, cut or crush the tablet. Initially start with a low dose and slowly increase the dose once every week. Follow the direction mentioned within the label if you probably did not understand the appliance kindly ask your doctor or pharmacist to elucidate in detail. Do not withdraw the medicine when you feel better kindly complete the course of treatment to avoid reoccurrence.
Use of Exfaro 300mg Tablet in Adult
It is considered to be safe to use this medicine in an adult patient if the medicine is prescribed by a doctor. Kindly consult with your doctor.
Use of Exfaro 300mg Tablet in children
Exfaro 300mg Tablet is not prescribed in children who are below 3months old. Kindly consult with your doctor.
Use of Exfaro 300mg Tablet in Elderly Patients
Exfaro 300mg Tablets should be used with caution in patients with an elderly age group, which leads to developing further medical problems, leads to worsening the patient's health conditions. Kindly consult with your doctor. Dose modification or replacement is required based on the medical conditions of the patient.
Other general warnings
Talk to your doctor if
General instructions
Exfaro 300mg Tablet contains Faropenem used to treat conditions infections such as Lower respiratory tract infections, Upper respiratory tract infections, Ear/Nose/Throat infections, Skin and skin structure infections, Genito-urinary infections, and Gynecological infections. Mainly this bacterial infection targets the respiratory tract, lungs, ears, nose, throat, skin and skin structures, vagina, and genitourinary tract. Exfaro is an antibiotic that is used when the infections did not treat with other antibiotics
Drug Interaction of Exfaro 300mg Tablet
Drug-Drug Interaction
BCG vaccine live
The use of this medicine is contraindicated because the use of medicine decreases the effect of the BCG vaccine live by pharmacodynamic antagonism
Cholera vaccine
Use alternative medicine, because the use of the cholera vaccine with antibiotics may activate the vaccine strain. So, avoid receiving this combination of medicines before 14 days of vaccination
Estradiol
Therapy should be administered with caution because the use of faropenem will decrease the effect of estradiol by altering the intestinal flora and it also lowers the risk of contraceptive failure
Probenecid
It is a uricosuric used to treat chronic gout and gouty arthritis. This medicine alters the action of probenecid. . Kindly consult with your doctor
Tramadol
It is an opioid analgesic used to treat pain after surgery or serious injury. This medicine alters the action of tramadol. Kindly consult with your doctor
Drug-Food Interaction
The food may increase the effect of the medicine in your body so it is advised to take this tablet with food to increase the absorption
Drug-Disease Interaction
Colitis
This medicine kills the good helpful bacteria in your stomach or intestine and causes diarrhea. This medicine should be used caution in patients with gastrointestinal disease, especially colitis (swelling of the colon inner lining). It leads to worsening the patient’s health condition.
Kidney disease
This medicine is filtered by the kidneys and passes through the urine. Then it leads to the risk of kidney damage. It should be used with caution in a patient with kidney disease. Inform your doctor and then take. Based on the patient's condition, dose adjustment is needed.
Seizures
Using this medicine is needs caution in patients with seizures or fits. Inform the doctor, they will do dose adjustment if necessary to take this medicine with seizure medications.
Over Dose
Take the medicine as directed by the doctor don’t overdose on the medicine. If you have taken an overdose of this medicine immediately meet the doctor and rush to the nearby hospital.
Missed Dose
Take the medicine as directed by the doctor. Do not skip the medicine, if you forgot to take the medicine or missed the dose. It is almost time for your next dose, skip the missed dose and go back to your regular schedule. Don’t take the extra dose take the regular dose immediately. Don’t use the two-dose at one time (Double Dose).
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