Orpenem 200 Tablet 6's 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 multiply very quickly.

Orpenem 200 Tablet 6's 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.

Take Orpenem 200 Tablet 6's as prescribed. Your doctor will advise you on how often you take your tablets based on your medical condition. In some cases, you may experience nausea, diarrhoea, stomach pain, and rash. Most of these side effects of Orpenem 200 Tablet 6's 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 Orpenem 200 Tablet 6's or any other medicines, please tell your doctor. If you are pregnant or breastfeeding, please inform your doctor before taking Orpenem 200 Tablet 6's. If you have kidney problems, a family history of atopy (tendency to develop allergic reactions), glucose-galactose malabsorption, Lapp lactase deficiency, or galactose intolerance, inform your doctor before taking Orpenem 200 Tablet 6's. Orpenem 200 Tablet 6's 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).

Orpenem 200 Tablet 6's 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 200 Tablet 6's is used in the treatment of several bacterial infections of the urinary tract, respiratory tract, skin, ears, nose, and gynecological infections. Orpenem 200 Tablet 6's inhibits the formation of the bacterial cell wall (a protective covering) that is necessary for their survival. Thereby, kills bacteria.

• Nausea
• Diarrhoea
• Stomach pain
• Rash

Regular monitoring of kidney and liver functioning is recommended while taking Orpenem 200 Tablet 6's. If you are a breastfeeding or pregnant woman, please consult a doctor before taking Orpenem 200 Tablet 6's. If you notice blood in stools or have severe stomach pain with diarrhoea, contact your doctor immediately. Orpenem 200 Tablet 6's 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, family history of atopy (tendency to develop allergic reactions), glucose-galactose malabsorption, Lapp lactase deficiency, or galactose intolerance, inform your doctor before taking Orpenem 200 Tablet 6's.

Drug-Drug Interaction: Orpenem 200 Tablet 6's may have interaction with water pills (furosemide), antibiotics (imipenem + cilastatin sodium).

Drug- Food Interaction: No interactions found.

Drug-Disease Interaction: If you have kidney problems, family history of atopy (tendency to develop allergic reactions), glucose-galactose malabsorption, the Lapp lactase deficiency or galactose intolerance, inform your doctor before taking Orpenem 200 Tablet 6's.

• FUROSEMIDE
• IMIPENEM+CILASTATIN

• Take probiotics after completing the full course of Orpenem 200 Tablet 6's to restore some healthy bacteria in the intestines that may have been killed. Taking probiotics after antibiotic treatment can reduce the risk of antibiotic-associated diarrhoea. Certain fermented foods like cheese, yoghurt, kombucha, sauerkraut and kimchi can help to restore the good bacteria of intestine.
• Include fibre rich foods, as it can be easily digested by your gut bacteria, which helps stimulate their growth. Thus, fibre rich foods may help restore healthy gut bacteria after a course of antibiotics. Whole grains such as whole-grain bread, brown rice should be included in your diet.
• Make sure you drink plenty of water or other fluids every day while you are taking Orpenem 200 Tablet 6's.

If you are suffering from rare hereditary problems of Lapp lactase deficiency, galactose intolerance or glucose-galactose malabsorption, avoid taking Orpenem 200 Tablet 6's as it contains lactose.

Bacterial infection: It is a condition in which harmful bacteria grow in the body and cause infection. It can target any part of the body and multiply very quickly. Bacteria come in three basic shapes namely spherical, rod, or spiral-shaped. Bacteria may be gram-positive (have thick cell walls) or gram-negative (do not have cell walls). Appropriate tests are done to identify bacterial strains and based on the results, proper medication is prescribed. Some common symptoms of bacterial infection include cough, fever, and tiredness.