Doripenem

Doripenem is a broad spectrum beta-lactum antibiotic. It is effective against gram-positive, gram-negative, and anaerobic bacteria. It is specially effective against Pseudomonas Aeruginosa. It is used to treat complicated urinary tract infections and intra-abdominal infections. It is also prescribed to patients with cystic fibrosis for the treatment of bronchopulmonary infection. Doripenem however, does not work for common cold, flu or viral infection.

Doripenem is injected intravenously, usually every 8 hours for treatment. The duration of the treatment depends on the infection that the patient has. Consult your doctor regarding the dose. It can be taken at the hospital or can also be administered at home. In case you are taking it at home by yourself, make sure you take the injection same time, everyday. Also make sure you don't discontinue treatment prior to the prescribed period even if you start to feel better, since the bacteria might become resistant to the medication.

Common side effects of Doripenem include nausea, headache, Diarrhea, pain, pale skin, rash, Phlebitis. While rarely it may also lead to Seizure, swelling of the face, fingers, or lower legs, trouble breathing, bloody urine, anemia and pruritus.

Let your healthcare provider know if; you are allergic to any ingredient of Doripenem; you are pregnant or are planning to become; are taking any other prescription or non-prescription drug; have a history of seizures, central nervous system problems, stroke or kidney problems.

Information given here is based on the salt content of the medicine. Uses and effects of the medicine may vary from person to person. It is advisable to consult a Internal Medicine Specialist before using this medicine.

• Nausea

• Vomiting

• Seizures

Information given here is based on the salt content of the medicine. Uses and effects of the medicine may vary from person to person. It is advisable to consult a Internal Medicine Specialist before using this medicine.

• Is It safe with alcohol?

  Interaction with alcohol is unknown. Please consult your doctor.

• Are there any pregnancy warnings?

  Dorinosa 500mg injection is probably safe to use during pregnancy.
  Animal studies have shown low or no adverse effect on the foetus, however, there are limited human studies. Please consult your doctor.

• Are there any breast-feeding warnings?

  Unknown. Human and animal studies are not available. Please consult your doctor.

• Is it safe to drive while on this medicine?

  There is no data available. Please consult doctor before consuming the drug.

• Does this affect kidney function?

  Caution should be used in patients with renal impairment.

• Does this affect liver function?

  There is no data available. Please consult doctor before consuming the drug.

Information given here is based on the salt content of the medicine. Uses and effects of the medicine may vary from person to person. It is advisable to consult a Internal Medicine Specialist before using this medicine.

Below is the list of medicines, which contains Doripenem as ingredient

• Dorinosa 500Mg Injection

  Natco Pharma Ltd

• Exeldor 500Mg Injection

  Zydus Cadila

• Carbador 500Mg Injection

  Sanofi India Ltd

• Doriblast 500Mg Injection

  Unichem Laboratories Ltd

• Nozodor 500Mg Injection

  Samarth Life Sciences Pvt Ltd

• Doritrum 500Mg Injection

  Neon Laboratories Ltd

• Doror 500Mg Injection

  Orchid Chemicals & Pharmaceuticals Ltd

• Dpenem 500Mg Injection

  Bharat Serums & Vaccines Ltd

• Dorific 500Mg Injection

  Gufic Bioscience Ltd

• Doribax 500mg Injection

  Janssen Pharmaceuticals

Information given here is based on the salt content of the medicine. Uses and effects of the medicine may vary from person to person. It is advisable to consult a Internal Medicine Specialist before using this medicine.

This medicine falls under the category of carbapenem antibiotic that acts against various anaerobes and gram-positive and gram-negative bacteria. The drug is used to treat intra-abdominal and urinary tract infections. It inhibits cell wall growth that is actually responsible for destroying the infectious bacteria completely.

Information given here is based on the salt content of the medicine. Uses and effects of the medicine may vary from person to person. It is advisable to consult a Internal Medicine Specialist before using this medicine.

Whenever you take more than one medicine, or mix it with certain foods or beverages, you"re at risk of a drug interaction.

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  VALOX 500MG TABLET CR

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  Valprol Syrup

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• Doripenem-Drug Information Portal [Internet].druginfo.nlm.nih.gov 2022 [Cited 21 June 2022].Available from:

  https://druginfo.nlm.nih.gov/drugportal/name/doripenem

• Doripenem-DrugBank Online [Internet].go.drugbank.com 2022 [Cited 21 June 2022].Available from:

  https://go.drugbank.com/drugs/DB06211