Doricine Injection 1000mg
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Doricine Injection 1000mg is an antibiotic medicine that is used to treat severe infections of the skin, lungs, stomach, urinary tract, blood, and brain (e.g., meningitis). It works by killing the bacteria that cause these infections.
Doricine Injection 1000mg is commonly used to treat seriously ill patients admitted to the hospital. This medicine is given by drip or by direct injection into a vein, under the supervision of a healthcare professional. The dose will depend on what type of infection you have, where it is in the body, and how serious it is. You should keep on taking the injection for as long as you have been prescribed, even if your symptoms quickly improve. If you stop taking it too early the infection may return or worsen.
Some people may develop side effects like headache, nausea, diarrhea, and rash. These side effects are usually temporary and go away as your body adjusts to the medicine. Consult your doctor if these side effects bother you or persist.
Before starting treatment with this medicine, you should tell your doctor if you have epilepsy, liver, or kidney problems or if you are allergic to any antibiotic. While using it, you may be advised blood tests to monitor your blood cell counts and kidney function. This medicine is generally regarded as safe to use in pregnancy and breastfeeding if prescribed by your doctor.
Uses of Doricine Injection
- Severe bacterial infections
Benefits of Doricine Injection
In Severe bacterial infections
Doricine Injection 1000mg works by killing bacteria which can cause serious infections. It is a versatile medicine used to treat many different types of bacterial infections such as infections of the brain (meningitis), lungs (pneumonia), abdomen, urinary tract, skin, blood, and heart. This medicine is usually given as an injection by a doctor or nurse.
Doricine Injection 1000mg usually makes you feel better very quickly but you should continue taking it as prescribed even when you feel better to make sure that all bacteria are killed and do not become resistant.
Doricine Injection 1000mg usually makes you feel better very quickly but you should continue taking it as prescribed even when you feel better to make sure that all bacteria are killed and do not become resistant.
Side effects of Doricine Injection
Most side effects do not require any medical attention and disappear as your body adjusts to the medicine. Consult your doctor if they persist or if you’re worried about them
Common side effects of Doricine
- Headache
- Nausea
- Rash
- Diarrhea
- Inflammation of vein
How to use Doricine Injection
Your doctor or nurse will give you this medicine. Kindly do not self administer.
How Doricine Injection works
Doricine Injection 1000mg is an antibiotic. It kills bacteria by preventing them from forming the bacterial protective covering (cell wall) which is needed for them to survive.
Safety advice
Alcohol
SAFE
Consuming alcohol with Doricine Injection 1000mg does not cause any harmful side effects.
Pregnancy
SAFE IF PRESCRIBED
Doricine Injection 1000mg is generally considered safe to use during pregnancy. Animal studies have shown low or no adverse effects to the developing baby; however, there are limited human studies.
Breast feeding
SAFE IF PRESCRIBED
Doricine Injection 1000mg is probably safe to use during breastfeeding. Limited human data suggests that the drug does not represent any significant risk to the baby.
Driving
CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR
It is not known whether Doricine Injection 1000mg alters the ability to drive. Do not drive if you experience any symptoms that affect your ability to concentrate and react.
Kidney
CAUTION
Doricine Injection 1000mg should be used with caution in patients with kidney disease. Dose adjustment of Doricine Injection 1000mg may be needed. Please consult your doctor.
Liver
SAFE IF PRESCRIBED
Doricine Injection 1000mg is probably safe to use in patients with liver disease. Limited data available suggests that dose adjustment of Doricine Injection 1000mg may not be needed in these patients. Please consult your doctor.
What if you forget to take Doricine Injection?
If you miss a dose of Doricine Injection 1000mg, please consult your doctor.
All substitutes
For informational purposes only. Consult a doctor before taking any medicines.
No substitutes found for this medicine
Quick tips
- Doricine Injection 1000mg is an antibiotic that's usually only given in the hospital for serious infections.
- It is given by a drip into a vein (intravenous infusion) over 20 to 60 minutes. In severe cases, it may be given slowly for 3 to 4 hours by intravenous infusion.
- Inform your doctor if you are allergic to penicillin or if you are taking any seizure medication before starting treatment with this medication.
- Diarrhea may occur as a side effect. Inform your doctor if you develop severe stomach pain or if you find blood in your stools.
- Your doctor may monitor your liver and kidney function while you are having treatment with this medication.
- Doricine Injection 1000mg is an antibiotic that's usually only given in the hospital for serious infections.
- It is given by a drip into a vein (intravenous infusion) over 20 to 60 minutes.
- Inform your doctor if you are allergic to penicillin or if you are taking any seizure medication before starting treatment with this medication.
- Diarrhea may occur as a side effect. Inform your doctor if you develop severe stomach pain or if you find blood in your stools.
- Your doctor may monitor your liver and kidney function while you are having treatment with this medication.
Fact Box
Chemical Class
Carbapenem derivative
Habit Forming
No
Therapeutic Class
ANTI INFECTIVES
Action Class
Carbapenems
Interaction with drugs
Taking Doricine with any of the following medicines can modify the effect of either of them and cause some undesirable side effects
Do not consume Cholera Vaccine (Inactivated) two weeks before and at least 10 days after consuming Doripenem. Please consult your doctor. Doripenem may reduce the efficacy of Chole
Do not consume Doripenem with Probenecid. Probenecid may raise blood levels of Doripenem.
Your doctor may monitor your blood coagulation status and adjust the dose of Phenindione accordingly.
Although the likelihood is low Doripenem may increase the effect of Phenindio
Your doctor may monitor your blood coagulation status and adjust the dose of Warfarin accordingly.
Although the likelihood is low Doripenem may increase the effect of Warfarin.
Your doctor may monitor your blood coagulation status and adjust the dose of Acenocoumarol accordingly.
Although the likelihood is low Doripenem may increase the effect of Acenoco
Patient concerns
FAQs
What is Doricine Injection 1000mg used for?
Doricine Injection 1000mg is used to fight bacterial infections and prevent bacteria from growing. It acts by interfering with the bacterial protein synthesis which helps to treat the infection. Doricine Injection 1000mg is also helpful in the treatment of bacterial infections of the bladder, kidney and other parts of the urinary tract.
Is Doricine Injection 1000mg available over-the-counter?
No, Doricine Injection 1000mg, just like other antibiotics, requires a valid prescription by a doctor to buy it. Therefore, it is advisable to take Doricine Injection 1000mg only if prescribed by a doctor.
How is Doricine Injection 1000mg administered?
Doricine Injection 1000mg should be administered under the supervision of a trained healthcare professional or a doctor only and should not be self-administered. The dose will depend on the condition you are being treated for and will be decided by your doctor. Follow your doctor’s instructions carefully to get maximum benefit from Doricine Injection 1000mg.
Does Doricine Injection 1000mg cure flu?
No, antibiotics such as Doricine Injection 1000mg will not work for flu or other viral infections. Using antibiotics when they are not needed may increase your risk of getting infection later, that resists antibiotic treatment. Consult your doctor if you have any doubts.
What happens if I take too much of Doricine Injection 1000mg?
If you have mistakenly taken too much of Doricine Injection 1000mg, you may experience symptoms such as stomach ache, nausea and vomiting. You should consult your doctor immediately or rush to the emergency room in any nearby hospital if you have taken an overdose of Doricine Injection 1000mg.
Should I avoid some medicines while taking Doricine Injection 1000mg?
Yes. There are some medicines that may reduce the effect of Doricine Injection 1000mg, interact with Doricine Injection 1000mg or cause serious side-effects when given at the same time. These medicines include Sodium Valproate, Ethinyl Estradiol and Live cholera vaccine. So, always inform and check with your doctor before taking Doricine Injection 1000mg with other medications.
How to store Doricine Injection 1000mg?
Doricine Injection 1000mg should be stored at around the room temperature (not more than 25°C) away from heat and sunlight. Do not freeze it and always keep it out of the reach and sight of the children.
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- Briggs GG, Freeman RK, editors. A Reference Guide to Fetal and Neonatal Risk: Drugs in Pregnancy and Lactation. 10th ed. Philadelphia, PA: Wolters Kluwer Health; 2015. p. 427.
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