Orpime 500 Injection Information

Orpime 500 Injection is a commercial drug that is prescribed in the form of Injection. Bacterial Infections, Pneumonia are some of its major therapeutic uses. Orpime 500 Injection also has some secondary and off-label uses. These are listed below.

The correct dosage of Orpime 500 Injection depends on the patient's age, gender, and medical history. Dosage also depends on the route of administration and your chief complaint for which the drug is prescribed. Refer to the dosage section for a detailed discussion.

Besides the aforementioned side effects, there are other adverse effects of Orpime 500 Injection as well, which are listed below. Normally, these side effects of Orpime 500 Injection are not long lasting and go away when the treatment is finished. However, if these continue for a longer time, consult your doctor right away.

In addition, Orpime 500 Injection's effect is Safe during pregnancy and Mild for lactating mothers. Warnings related to Orpime 500 Injection's effects on the liver, heart and kidney, if any, have been listed below.

Orpime 500 Injection can cause adverse effects in certain medical conditions. It is strongly recommended to avoid Orpime 500 Injection in conditions like Kidney Disease. Other contraindications of Orpime 500 Injection have been discussed in the sections ahead.

Drug reaction of Orpime 500 Injection with other medicines has been reported. A complete list of these interactions is given below.

In addition to these precautions, you may also note that Orpime 500 Injection is not safe while driving, and is is not addictive in nature.

Orpime Benefits & Uses
Orpime Dosage & How to Take
Orpime Side Effects
Orpime Related Warnings
Orpime Contraindications
Frequently asked Questions about Orpime
Orpime Interactions with Food and Alcohol

Orpime 500 Injection Benefits & Uses

Orpime 500 Injection is used to treat the following -

Main Benefits

Other Benefits

Skin Infections (Read More - From Turmeric to Aloe Vera : How to Manage Skin Infections with Home Remedies)
Neutropenia
Urinary Tract Infection (Read More - Home remedies for UTI)
Bronchitis (Read More - How to Treat Bronchitis at Home: Simple and Effective Remedies)
Peritonitis
Septic Arthritis
Osteomyelitis

Orpime 500 Injection Dosage & How to Take

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	Disease: Bacterial Infections Before or After Meal: As advised by a physician Single Maximum Dose: 2 g Dosage Route: Parenteral Frequency: 12 hourly Course Duration: 10 days Special Instructions: As prescribed by the doctor
Geriatric	Disease: Bacterial Infections Before or After Meal: As advised by a physician Single Maximum Dose: 2 g Dosage Route: Parenteral Frequency: 12 hourly Course Duration: 10 days Special Instructions: As prescribed by the doctor
13 - 18 years (Adolescent)	Disease: Bacterial Infections Before or After Meal: As advised by a physician Single Maximum Dose: 50 mg/kg Dosage Route: Parenteral Frequency: 12 hourly Course Duration: 10 days Special Instructions: As prescribed by the doctor
2 - 12 years (Child)	Disease: Bacterial Infections Before or After Meal: As advised by a physician Single Maximum Dose: 50 mg/kg Dosage Route: Parenteral Frequency: 12 hourly Course Duration: 10 days Special Instructions: As prescribed by the doctor
Infant (1 month to 2 years)	Disease: Bacterial Infections Before or After Meal: As advised by a physician Single Maximum Dose: 50 mg/kg Dosage Route: Parenteral Frequency: 12 hourly Course Duration: 10 days Special Instructions: As prescribed by the doctor

Orpime 500 Injection Side Effects

Based on research, the following side effects have been observed when Orpime 500 Injection is used -

Moderate

Inflammation of a vein
Vaginal inflammation
Erythema
Seizures (uncontrollable jerking of limbs)
Increased Liver Enzymes

Mild

Nausea or vomiting
Headache
Rash
Fever (Read More - Home remedies for fever)
Itching or burning
Diarrhoea
Urticaria
Injection Site Allergic Reaction

Orpime 500 Injection Related Warnings

Is the use of Orpime 500 Injection safe for pregnant women?

Orpime is safe for pregnant women.

Safe
Is the use of Orpime 500 Injection safe during breastfeeding?

Side effects of Orpime for breastfeeding are little to none, so you can take it without doctor's advice.

Mild
What is the effect of Orpime 500 Injection on the Kidneys?

Very few cases of side effects of Orpime on kidney have been reported.

Mild
What is the effect of Orpime 500 Injection on the Liver?

Orpime is not harmful for the liver.

Safe
What is the effect of Orpime 500 Injection on the Heart?

Orpime is completely safe for the heart.

Safe

Orpime 500 Injection Contraindications

If you are suffering from any of the following diseases, you should not take Orpime 500 Injection unless your doctor advises you to do so -

Ulcerative Colitis
Gastritis
Kidney Disease
Liver Disease

Frequently asked Questions about Orpime 500 Injection

Is this Orpime 500 Injection habit forming or addictive?

Forming a habit of Orpime 500 Injection has not been reported.

No
Is it safe to drive or operate heavy machinery when consuming?

After taking Orpime 500 Injection, you should not drive or work on any heavy machine, as Orpime 500 Injection can make you drowsy.

Dangerous
Is it safe?

Yes, but consume Orpime 500 Injection only on doctor's advice.

Safe, but take only on Doctor's advise
Is it able to treat mental disorders?

No, Orpime 500 Injection cannot treat any kind of mental disorder.

No

Orpime 500 Injection Interactions with Food and Alcohol

Interaction between Food and Orpime 500 Injection

Taking Orpime 500 Injection with food is safe.

Safe
Interaction between Alcohol and Orpime 500 Injection

Due to lack of research, nothing can be said about side effects of consuming alcohol while taking Orpime 500 Injection.

Unknown