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Written By Bayyarapu Mahesh Kumar , M Pharmacy
Reviewed By Dr Aneela Siddabathuni , MPharma., PhD

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Composition :

DORIPENEM-500MG

Manufacturer/Marketer :

Alkem Laboratories Ltd

Consume Type :

PARENTERAL

Return Policy :

Not Returnable

Expires on or after :

About Dorikem 500 mg Injection Kit

Dorikem 500 mg Injection Kit belongs to the group of antibiotic medicines called carbapenems. It is indicated in treating bacterial infections such as complicated intra-abdominal infections and complicated urinary tract infections (including pyelonephritis). Bacterial infections are illnesses or conditions caused by bacterial growth or toxins (poisons).

Dorikem 500 mg Injection Kit contains doripenem. Doripenem is an antibacterial drug. It works by inhibiting bacterial enzymes called penicillin-binding proteins (PBPs) and shows a bactericidal effect. Thus, Dorikem 500 mg Injection Kit treats bacterial infections.

Dorikem 500 mg Injection Kit will be administered by a healthcare professional; do not self-administer. Sometimes, Dorikem 500 mg Injection Kit may cause injection site reactions, headaches, nausea, diarrhoea, rash, and phlebitis (vein inflammation). Most of these side effects do not require medical attention and gradually resolve over time. However, if the side effects persist, consult your doctor.

Inform your doctor if you are allergic to any component in Dorikem 500 mg Injection Kit. If you are pregnant or breastfeeding, inform your doctor before taking Dorikem 500 mg Injection Kit. It is not recommended for use in children below 18 as safety and effectiveness have not been established. Keep your doctor up to date on your medical condition and medications to rule out any potential adverse effects or interactions.

Uses of Dorikem 500 mg Injection Kit

Bacterial infections (Complicated intra-abdominal infections and complicated urinary tract infections (including pyelonephritis).

Directions for Use

A healthcare professional will administer Dorikem 500 mg Injection Kit. Do not self-administer.

Medicinal Benefits

Dorikem 500 mg Injection Kit contains doripenem. Doripenem is an antibacterial drug. It works by killing bacteria. Thus, Dorikem 500 mg Injection Kit helps treat bacterial infections. It is indicated in treating bacterial infections such as complicated intra-abdominal infections and complicated urinary tract infections (including pyelonephritis).

Storage

Keep Dorikem 500 mg Injection Kit out of reach and sight of children.

Drug Warnings

Dorikem 500 mg Injection Kit is contraindicated in patients with known serious hypersensitivity to doripenem, other drugs in the same class, or patients who have demonstrated anaphylactic reactions to beta-lactams. To reduce the development of drug-resistant bacteria and maintain the effectiveness of Dorikem 500 mg Injection Kit should be used only to treat or prevent infections that are proven or strongly suspected to be caused by bacteria. If symptoms worsen or persist or new symptoms appear, patients should stop using the medicine and consult a doctor. Valproic acid lowers serum valproic acid concentrations. Patients with seizure disorders treated with valproic acid or sodium valproate are at a higher risk of having a seizure.

Drug-Drug Interactions

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Drug-Food Interactions

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No Drug - Food interactions found in our database. Some may be unknown. Consult your doctor for what to avoid during medication.

Diet & Lifestyle Advise

  • It would be best to take probiotics after taking the full course of Dorikem 500 mg Injection Kit to restore some healthy bacteria in the intestine that may have been killed. Taking probiotics after antibiotic treatment can reduce the risk of antibiotic-associated diarrhoea. Certain fermented foods like yoghurt, cheese, sauerkraut and kimchi can help restore the intestine's good bacteria.
  • Include more fibre-enriched food in your diet, as it can be easily digested by gut bacteria, which helps stimulate their growth. Thus fibre foods may help restore healthy gut bacteria after taking a course of antibiotics. Whole grains, like whole-grain bread and brown rice, should be included in your diet.
  • Avoid taking too many calcium-enriched foods and drinks as it might affect the working of Dorikem 500 mg Injection Kit.
  • Avoid intake of alcoholic beverages with Dorikem 500 mg Injection Kit as it can make you dehydrated and affect your sleep. This can make it harder for your body to aid the Dorikem 500 mg Injection Kit in fighting off infections.

Habit Forming

No

Therapeutic Class

ANTI- BACTERIALS

Drug-Diseases Interactions

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No Drug - Disease interactions found in our database. Some may be unknown. Consult your doctor for what to avoid during medication.

FAQs

Dorikem 500 mg Injection Kit contains doripenem. Doripenem is an antibacterial drug. It works by killing bacteria. Thus, Dorikem 500 mg Injection Kit helps treat bacterial infections.

Caution should be exercised. Patients with seizure disorders who are being treated with valproic acid or sodium valproate are at a higher risk of having a seizure. It has been demonstrated that administering Dorikem 500 mg Injection Kit together with valproic acid lowers its (valproic acid) serum levels.

In some cases, Dorikem 500 mg Injection Kit may lead to Clostridium difficile-associated diarrhoea (ranging from mild to fatal colitis): in major cases, it gradually resolves over time. In case this condition persists, consult your doctor immediately.

Inform your doctor if you do not feel better even after finishing the full course of treatment. If the symptoms worsen while using this medicine, consult your doctor.

To reduce the development of antibiotic resistance and maintain the effectiveness of Dorikem 500 mg Injection Kit, it should only be used to treat or prevent infections that are proven or highly suspected to be caused by bacteria.

Usually, Dorikem 500 mg Injection Kit starts working soon after taking it. However, it may take a few days to kill all the harmful bacteria and make you feel better.

Drug-Drug Interactions Checker List

  • BCG VACCINE
  • CHOLERA VACCINE LIVE
  • TYPHOID VACCINE LIVE
  • VALPROIC ACID
  • DIVALPROEX SODIUM

Disease/Condition Glossary

Bacterial infections: A bacterial infection is a condition in which harmful bacteria enter, multiply, and infect the body. Infectious or harmful bacteria can make you sick and reproduce quickly in the body. These harmful bacteria produce toxins, damaging tissue and making you sick. It can target any body part and multiply very quickly. When infected with bacteria, you can experience generalized symptoms like fever, chills, and fatigue. Anyone can become infected with a bacterial infection. But, people with weak immune systems or taking immunosuppressive medicine are more prone to bacterial infection.

Pyelonephritis: Pyelonephritis is caused by an ascending urinary tract infection that travels from the bladder to the kidneys. Fever, flank discomfort, nausea, vomiting, burning with urine, increased frequency, and urgency are common symptoms.

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