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Orpenem ER Tablet Substitute

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Composition:

FAROPENEM-300MG

Uses:

Orpenem ER Tablet is used in the treatment of Bacterial infections. The detailed uses of Orpenem ER Tablet are as follows: <br/>• Bacterial infections: Orpenem ER Tablet is generally prescribed for bacterial infections by inhibiting bacterial growth and killing bacteria, helping the body fight infections like pneumonia and urinary tract infections.<br/>• Respiratory infections: Orpenem ER Tablet helps to treat respiratory infections like pneumonia and bronchitis by targeting the causative bacteria.<br/>• Urinary tract infections (UTIs): Orpenem ER Tablet involved in managing UTIs by targeting and eliminating the bacteria causing the infection, relieving symptoms like burning sensation and frequent urination.<br/>• Skin and soft tissue infections: Orpenem ER Tablet helps in skin and soft tissue infections like cellulitis by killing the bacteria causing the infection, reducing swelling, redness, and pain.<br/>• Gynecological infections: Orpenem ER Tablet treats gynecological infections by targeting and eliminating the bacteria causing the infection, relieving symptoms, and promoting recovery.<br/>• Intra-abdominal infections: Orpenem ER Tablet relieves abdominal infections by killing the bacteria that cause them.<br/>

Medicinal Benefits:

Orpenem ER Tablet 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. Orpenem ER Tablet is used in the treatment of several bacterial infections of the urinary tract, respiratory tract, skin, ears, nose, and gynaecological infections. Orpenem ER Tablet inhibits the formation of the bacterial cell wall (a protective covering) that is necessary for their survival. Thus, it kills bacteria.

FAQs

Orpenem ER Tablet is used in the treatment of bacterial infections of the urinary tract, respiratory tract, skin, ears, nose, and gynaecological infections. It works by inhibiting the formation of the bacterial cell wall (a protective covering) that is necessary for their survival.

Yes, Orpenem ER Tablet may cause diarrhoea as a common side effect. However, if the condition persists, worsens with severe stomach pain or if you notice blood in stools, please consult a doctor.

Yes, Orpenem ER Tablet may cause vitamin K and vitamin B deficiency in some patients, especially in older people and in patients with poor oral intake. It is not necessary for everyone taking Orpenem ER Tablet to experience this side effect. However, if you notice symptoms such as bleeding easily, loss of appetite, swelling of the tongue or stomatitis (swelling and sores in the mouth), please consult your doctor.

No, you are not recommended to take Orpenem ER Tablet with furosemide as co-administration of these two medicines may increase the risk of kidney toxicity. However, please consult your doctor before taking Orpenem ER Tablet with other medicines.

No, you are not recommended to stop taking Orpenem ER Tablet without consulting your doctor as it may worsen the infection or cause recurring symptoms. Therefore, take Orpenem ER Tablet for as long as your doctor has prescribed it and if you experience any difficulty while taking Orpenem ER Tablet, please consult your doctor.

Orpenem ER Tablet should be taken for as long as it has been prescribed by the doctor. The doctor will determine the duration of the treatment based on your condition.

Orpenem ER Tablet is a novel carbapenem antibiotic which has a broad spectrum of antibacterial activity. It has rapid bactericidal activity.

Orpenem ER Tablet may cause side effects like nausea, diarrhoea, stomach pain, and rash. Most of these side effects of Orpenem ER Tablet do not require medical attention and gradually resolve over time. However, if the side effects persist or worsen, please consult your doctor.

Orpenem ER Tablet contains Faropenem, an antibiotic that kills bacteria (bactericidal) by inhibiting the formation of the bacterial cell wall (a protective covering) that is necessary for their survival.

No, Orpenem ER Tablet is not a steroid. It is an antibiotic agent.

Yes, Orpenem ER Tablet is an antibiotic used to treat bacterial infections.

Please consult the doctor if you do not get better even after using Orpenem ER Tablet for the prescribed duration.