Side effect(s) of Faropenem

Last Updated on Mar 21, 2023

Review the side-effects of Faropenem as documented in medical literature. The term "side effects" refers to unintended effects that can occur as a result of taking the medication. In majority of the instances these side-effects are mild and easily tolerable, however sometimes they can be more severe and can be detrimental.

If the side effects are not tolerable adjusting the dosage or switching to a different medication can help to manage or overcome side effects. If you have any doubts or questions, we recommend seeking advice from your doctor or pharmacist.

  Gastrointestinal (common) - Nausea, Abdominal pain, loose bowel movements, diarrhea

  Skin (common) - Rashes

  Central nervous system - A headache

  General - Sweating, vitamin deficiency

Other Precautions :

• Caution should be taken in patients with diabetes.

Drug Name : Faropenem

Faropenem generic Faropenem is an oral carbapenem, beta-lactam antibiotic which is used for the treatment of upper and lower respiratory tract infections, urinary tract infections, skin infections, and gynecological infections. Faropenem acts by inhibiting bacterial cell wall synthesis. The drug shows a broad range of antibacterial activity and can act against both gram-positive and gram-negative bacteria aerobes and anaerobes.