Doripenem

Doripenem should be avoided during pregnancy due to the lack of safety information. Tell your doctor if you are pregnant or think you may be pregnant while he prescribes you this medicine.

It is not known if Doripenem passes into breast milk. To avoid any harm to the breastfeeding infant, consult the doctor if you are breastfeeding before initiating therapy and he may suggest either discontinuing breastfeeding or treatment.

There is no information available on the effect of the medicine on the driving abilities of an individual. If you experience dizziness after the administration of Doripenem, avoid driving.

There is no known interaction between alcohol and Doripenem. However, long term use of alcohol weakens your immune system and body's response to pathogens and infections. Consult the doctor for more information if you drink too often.

Doripenem is an antibiotic medicine. It is used for the treatment of serious bacterial infections associated with the stomach and urinary tract, including swelling in the kidneys due to bacterial infection.

Doripenem will be given to you by a doctor in a clinic/hospital, avoid self-medicating. The route of administration, dose and duration will be decided by the doctor after careful assessment of the condition you are being treated for and other parameters. Do not self-inject this medicine. Follow the aftercare instruction given by the doctor.

Yes, Doripenem is an antibiotic medicine, that belongs to carbapenem group of antibiotics.

No, the doctor will prescribe you the appropriate medicine on the basis of the medical history and severity of the underlying condition and medical history. If you have been tested positive for covid-19, immediately inform your doctor. Do not take any medicine to treat or prevent covid-19 without consulting a doctor.