Medically reviewed by Drugs.com. Last updated on May 15, 2022.
Commonly used brand name(s)
In the U.S.
- Doribax
Pharmacologic Class: Beta-Lactam
Chemical Class: Carbapenem
Uses for doripenem
Doripenem injection is used to treat infections caused by bacteria. It works by killing bacteria or preventing their growth. Doripenem will not work for colds, flu, or other virus infections.
Doripenem is to be given only by or under the direct supervision of your doctor.
Before using doripenem
In deciding to use a medicine, the risks of taking the medicine must be weighed against the good it will do. This is a decision you and your doctor will make. For doripenem, the following should be considered:
Allergies
Tell your doctor if you have ever had any unusual or allergic reaction to doripenem or any other medicines. Also tell your health care professional if you have any other types of allergies, such as to foods, dyes, preservatives, or animals. For non-prescription products, read the label or package ingredients carefully.
Pediatric
Appropriate studies have not been performed on the relationship of age to the effects of doripenem injection in the pediatric population. Safety and efficacy have not been established.
Geriatric
Appropriate studies performed to date have not demonstrated geriatric-specific problems that would limit the usefulness of doripenem injection in the elderly. However, elderly patients are more likely to have age-related kidney problems, which may require caution and an adjustment in the dose for patients receiving doripenem injection.
Breastfeeding
There are no adequate studies in women for determining infant risk when using this medication during breastfeeding. Weigh the potential benefits against the potential risks before taking this medication while breastfeeding.
Interactions with medicines
Although certain medicines should not be used together at all, in other cases two different medicines may be used together even if an interaction might occur. In these cases, your doctor may want to change the dose, or other precautions may be necessary. When you are receiving doripenem, it is especially important that your healthcare pro...
