Doripenem
Information about Doripenem
Doripenem Uses
Doripenem is used in the treatment of severe bacterial infections and prevention of infection after surgery of the colon or rectum. It is used in infections of various body parts like skin and soft tissues, urinary tract, blood and lungs (pneumonia).
How Doripenem works
Doripenem is an antibiotic. It kills bacteria by preventing them from forming the bacterial protective covering (cell wall) which is needed for them to survive.
Common side effects of Doripenem
Vomiting, Headache, Nausea, Diarrhea, Injection site reactions (pain, swelling, redness)
Available Medicine for Doripenem
DoriglenGlenmark Pharmaceuticals Ltd
₹54621 variant(s)
IcupenAbbott
₹40311 variant(s)
DorvoUnited Biotech Pvt Ltd
₹32301 variant(s)
MidonemMicro Labs Ltd
₹19151 variant(s)
DorikemAlkem Laboratories Ltd
₹13421 variant(s)
InaremEmcure Pharmaceuticals Ltd
₹1500 to ₹27482 variant(s)
DoricritCipla Ltd
₹33001 variant(s)
MydorMylan Pharmaceuticals Pvt Ltd - A Viatris Company
₹18741 variant(s)
DorificGufic Bioscience Ltd
₹13111 variant(s)
DoriblastTorrent Pharmaceuticals Ltd
₹25781 variant(s)
Expert advice for Doripenem
- Doripenem 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.
- Doripenem 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.