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Orpime is a prescription drug, available for use as Injection. It is typically used for the treatment of Bacterial Infections, Pneumonia. The alternative uses of Orpime have also been explained below.
The correct dosage of Orpime depends on the patient's age, gender, and medical history. Individual symptoms and route of administration also determines the right dosage. Detailed information has been provided in the dosage section.
Some other side effects of Orpime have been listed ahead. Normally, these side effects of Orpime are not long lasting and go away when the treatment is finished. Please speak with your doctor if these side effects worsen or persist for a longer duration.
It is also important to note that Orpime has a Safe effect for pregnant women and Mild effect on lactating mothers. In addition, Orpime's effects on the liver, heart and kidney are discussed below in the Orpime related warnings section.
Orpime is not recommended if you suffer from certain medical conditions as it can have adverse effects. Kidney Disease are examples of such conditions. Other conditions have been mentioned below in the Orpime contraindications section.
Drug interactions for Orpime have been reported in the medical literature. A complete list of these interactions is given below.
Along with the above-mentioned precautions, remember that taking Orpime is considered not safe while driving, and is not addictive.
Orpime is used to treat the following -
Main Benefits
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
Age Group | Dosage |
Adult |
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Geriatric |
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13 - 18 years (Adolescent) |
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2 - 12 years (Child) |
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Infant (1 month to 2 years) |
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Is the use of Orpime safe for pregnant women?
Orpime is safe for pregnant women.
Is the use of Orpime safe during breastfeeding?
Side effects of Orpime for breastfeeding are little to none, so you can take it without doctor's advice.
What is the effect of Orpime on the Kidneys?
Very few cases of side effects of Orpime on kidney have been reported.
What is the effect of Orpime on the Liver?
Orpime is not harmful for the liver.
What is the effect of Orpime on the Heart?
Orpime is completely safe for the heart.
Orpime should not be taken with following medicines due to severe side effects it may cause to patients -
Moderate
If you are suffering from any of the following diseases, you should not take Orpime unless your doctor advises you to do so -
Is this Orpime habit forming or addictive?
Forming a habit of Orpime has not been reported.
Is it safe to drive or operate heavy machinery when consuming?
After taking Orpime, you should not drive or work on any heavy machine, as Orpime can make you drowsy.
Is it safe?
Yes, but consume Orpime only on doctor's advice.
Is it able to treat mental disorders?
No, Orpime cannot treat any kind of mental disorder.
Interaction between Food and Orpime
Taking Orpime with food is safe.
Interaction between Alcohol and Orpime
Due to lack of research, nothing can be said about side effects of consuming alcohol while taking Orpime.
This medicine data has been created by -
B.Pharma, Pharmacy
5 Years of Experience
References
April Hazard Vallerand, Cynthia A. Sanoski. [link]. Sixteenth Edition. Philadelphia, China: F. A. Davis Company; 2019: Page No 291-292
KD Tripathi. [link]. Seventh Edition. New Delhi, India: Jaypee Brothers Medical Publishers; 2013: Page No 729
US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) [Internet]. Maryland. USA; Package leaflet information for the user; Maxipime™ (Cefepime Hydrochloride)