Doripenem

Therapeutic Group

Other Beta-Lactam, Cephalosporins & Penems

Indication Dosage

Complicated Intra-abdominal Infection: 

By IV Infusion: 

  • Adult: 500 Mg IV Infusion Over 1 Hour Every 8 Hr For 5-14 Days 

Complicated UTI: 

By IV Infusion: 

  • Adult: 500 Mg IV Infusion Over 1 Hour Every 8 Hr For 10 Days Can Be Extended Up To 14 Days If Concurrent Infection. 

Bronchopulmonary Infection: 

By IV Infusion: 

  • Adult: Treatment Of Bronchopulmonary Infection In Patients With Cystic Fibrosis 500 Mg Iv Infusion Over 1 Hour Every 8 Hr For Max 14 Days.

Content

  • IV Inj: Doripenem 500mg Powder For Injection

Pregnancy

Caution Advised, Avoid

Stability

  • Antibiotic, Carbapenem

Contra Indications

  • Hypersensitivity To Doripenem, Beta-lactams Or Similar Drugs

Precautions

  • Hypersensitivity To Doripenem, Beta-lactams Or Similar Drugs

Lactation

  • Caution Advised

Side Effects

  • Abdominal Discomfort
  • Diarrhoea
  • Headache
  • Nausea
  • Pruritus
  • Rash
  • Anemia
  • Phlebitis
  • Transaminases Elevated Oral Candidiasis.
  • Rare: Anaphylaxis
  • Leukopenia
  • Neutropenia
  • Seizure
  • Thrombocytopenia
  • Toxic Epidermal Necrolysis
  • Stevens-johnson Syndrome
  • Interstitial Pneumonia
  • Renal Impairment/failure

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