DORIPENEM

Overview

DORIPENEM is a Schedule H drug.
Doripenem is an antibiotic that fights bacteria. Doripenem is used to treat severe infections of the stomach, bladder, or kidneys.

Usage

DORIPENEM is generally used to treat: Bladder Infection, Kidney Infection

Frequently Asked Questions

Q: Is it safe on my liver?
A: Check with your Doctor first

Q: Is it safe on my kidney?
A: Check with your Doctor first

Q: Can I take it with alcohol?
A: Not Safe

Q: Is it safe for children?
A: Not Advised for age < 18yrs

Q: Can it be taken during pregnancy?
A: Considered as Generally Safe – not enough studies to prove risk

Q: Is it safe to take for someone breastfeeding?
A: Not Safe

How Do I Take It?

Route of Administration: IV (Intravenous)

Precautions

Do not use anti-diarrhea medicine unless your doctor tells you to. Caution should be exercised in patients with history of kidney impairment, seizures, pregnant and breast feeding women, children and elderly. May cause development of drug-resistant bacteria when used in the absence of proven or strongly suspected bacterial infection. Take full course of treatment as directed by your physician. When doripenem is inhaled, it causes pneumonitis. Hence avoid taking this medication through inhalation.

Symptoms of Overdosage

DORIPENEM over-dosage can result in: Difficulty Breathing

Common Side-Effects

DORIPENEM : Loose Motion, Legs Swelling, Pale Skin, Difficulty Breathing, Fatigue (tiredness), Weakness (generalized), Nausea, Vomit, Vagina Discharge Or Mucus, Weight Gain

Disease Interactions

DORIPENEM can interfere with: Acute Renal Failure, Colitis, Regional Enteritis

Technical Classification

DORIPENEM is categorized as: CARBAPENEMS / ANTI-INFECTIVES

Storage Conditions

Room Temperature (Between 15 To 25 C)

Available Alternatives

Common Drugs with DORIPENEM as Ingredient

CARBADOR 500MG INJDORIPENEM 500.0 MG
DORIBAX 500MG INJDORIPENEM 500.0 MG
DORIBLAST 500MG INJDORIPENEM 500.0 MG
DORICRIT 500MG INJDORIPENEM 500.0 MG
DORIGLEN 500MG INJDORIPENEM 500.0 MG
DORIKEM KIT 500MG INJDORIPENEM 500.0 MG
DORINEM 500MG INJDORIPENEM 500.0 MG
DORINOSA 500MG INJDORIPENEM 500.0 MG
DORIPEN 500MG INJDORIPENEM 500.0 MG
DORITRUM 500MG INJDORIPENEM 500.0 MG
DOROR 500MG INJDORIPENEM 500.0 MG
DPENEM 500MG INJDORIPENEM 500.0 MG
EXELDOR 500MG INJDORIPENEM 500.0 MG
ICUPEN 500MG INJDORIPENEM 500.0 MG
INAREM 500MG INJDORIPENEM 500.0 MG
MIDONEM 500MG INJDORIPENEM 500.0 MG
NOZODOR 500MG INJDORIPENEM 500.0 MG
SUDOPEN 250MG INJDORIPENEM 250.0 MG
SUDOPEN 500MG INJDORIPENEM 500.0 MG
SUDOPEN VIAL 250MG X 1VIALDORIPENEM 250 MG
SUDOPEN VIAL 500MG X 1VIALDORIPENEM 500 MG