Manufacturer: Neon Laboratories Ltd
Salt Composition : Doripenem(500mg)
Doritrum 500mg Injection 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.
Doritrum 500mg Injection 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.
The pharmacokinetic profile of doripenem is similar to that of imipenem and meropenem (5, 25, 32). In animal models, doripenem has the lowest potential among the carbapenems to cause seizure (43). Furthermore, no drug-related seizures were reported in phase 3 clinical trials of doripenem (32, 34).
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 Doritrum
Headache
Nausea
Rash
Diarrhea
Inflammation of vein
Doripenem is contraindicated in patients with known serious hypersensitivity to doripenem or to other drugs in the same class or in patients who have demonstrated anaphylactic reactions to beta-lactams.
Doritrum 500mg Injection 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.
Consuming alcohol with Doritrum 500mg Injection does not cause any harmful side effects.
Doritrum 500mg Injection is probably safe to use during breastfeeding. Limited human data suggests that the drug does not represent any significant risk to the baby.
Use with caution
Below 9years: Contraindicated
Doripenem for injection is indicated as a single agent for the treatment of complicated urinary tract infections, including pyelonephritis caused by Escherichia coli including cases with concurrent bacteremia, Klebsiella pneumoniae, Proteus mirabilis, Pseudomonas aeruginosa, and Acinetobacter baumannii.
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Kindly do not self administer.
Store below 30°C
If you miss a dose of Doritrum 500mg Injection, please consult your doctor.
Consult a doctor before taking any medicines.
Doritrum 500mg Injection 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.
Your doctor or nurse will give you this medicine. Kindly do not self administer.
Q. What is Doritrum 500mg Injection used for?
Doritrum 500mg Injection 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. Doritrum 500mg Injection is also helpful in the treatment of bacterial infections of the bladder, kidney and other parts of the urinary tract.
Q. Is Doritrum 500mg Injection available over-the-counter?
No, Doritrum 500mg Injection, just like other antibiotics, requires a valid prescription by a doctor to buy it. Therefore, it is advisable to take Doritrum 500mg Injection only if prescribed by a doctor.
Q. How is Doritrum 500mg Injection administered?
Doritrum 500mg Injection 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 Doritrum 500mg Injection.
Q. Does Doritrum 500mg Injection cure flu?
No, antibiotics such as Doritrum 500mg Injection 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.
Q. What happens if I take too much of Doritrum 500mg Injection?
If you have mistakenly taken too much of Doritrum 500mg Injection, 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 Doritrum 500mg Injection.
Q. Should I avoid some medicines while taking Doritrum 500mg Injection?
Yes. There are some medicines that may reduce the effect of Doritrum 500mg Injection, interact with Doritrum 500mg Injection 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 Doritrum 500mg Injection with other medications.
Q. How to store Doritrum 500mg Injection?
Doritrum 500mg Injection 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.
