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Doripen is a commercial drug that is prescribed in the form of Injection. Peritonitis are some of its major therapeutic uses. Other than this, Doripen has some other therapeutic uses, which have been discussed ahead.
Medical history of the patient along with age and gender determines the dosage of Doripen. Dosage also depends on the route of administration and your chief complaint for which the drug is prescribed. For detailed information on this, read through the dosage section.
While these are the most often observed Doripen side effects, there are can be others also. These have been listed below. Such side effects of Doripen normally do not last long and go away once the treatment is completed. However, if these continue for a longer time, consult your doctor right away.
Furthermore, you should know that effect of Doripen is Safe for pregnant women and Mild for women who are breastfeeding. Further, the section on Doripen related warnings talks about Doripen's effects on the liver, heart and kidney.
Doripen can cause adverse effects in certain medical conditions. It is strongly recommended to avoid Doripen in conditions like Kidney Disease, Epilepsy. Some other conditions that can be affected by Doripen are listed in the contraindications section below.
Additionally, Doripen may also adversely react with other medicines. A complete list of these interactions is given below.
In addition to the above precautions for Doripen, it is important to know that it is not safe while driving, and is not habit-forming.
Doripen is used to treat the following -
Other Benefits
This is the usual dosage recommended in most common treatment cases. Please remember that every patient and their case is different, so the dosage can be different based on the disease, route of administration, patient's age and medical history.
Find the right dosage based on disease and age
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Is the use of Doripen safe for pregnant women?
Doripen is safe to take during pregnancy.
Is the use of Doripen safe during breastfeeding?
Breastfeeding women can take Doripen as it bears very minor side effects for them.
What is the effect of Doripen on the Kidneys?
Doripen may have mild side effects on the kidneys.
What is the effect of Doripen on the Liver?
Doripen does not damage the liver.
What is the effect of Doripen on the Heart?
Doripen is completely safe for the heart.
Doripen should not be taken with following medicines due to severe side effects it may cause to patients -
Severe
Moderate
If you are suffering from any of the following diseases, you should not take Doripen unless your doctor advises you to do so -
Is this Doripen habit forming or addictive?
Doripen is not addictive in nature.
Is it safe to drive or operate heavy machinery when consuming?
No, you should not drive or operate heavy machinery after taking Doripen as you may feel sleepy.
Is it safe?
Yes, but take Doripen only as per medical advice.
Is it able to treat mental disorders?
No, Doripen is not used to treat mental disorders.
Interaction between Food and Doripen
Taking Doripen with food does not harm your health.
Interaction between Alcohol and Doripen
Information about the interaction of Doripen and alcohol is not currently available because this topic has not been researched yet.
This medicine data has been created by -
B.Pharma, Pharmacy
5 Years of Experience
References
US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) [Internet]. Maryland. USA; Package leaflet information for the user; Doribax® (doripenem)
KD Tripathi. [link]. Seventh Edition. New Delhi, India: Jaypee Brothers Medical Publishers; 2013: Page No 731