Dorikem 500 mg Injection Kit belongs to the group of antibiotic medicines called carbapenems. It is indicated in treating bacterial infections such as complicated intra-abdominal infections and complicated urinary tract infections (including pyelonephritis). Bacterial infections are illnesses or conditions caused by bacterial growth or toxins (poisons).

Dorikem 500 mg Injection Kit contains doripenem. Doripenem is an antibacterial drug. It works by inhibiting bacterial enzymes called penicillin-binding proteins (PBPs) and shows a bactericidal effect. Thus, Dorikem 500 mg Injection Kit treats bacterial infections.

Dorikem 500 mg Injection Kit will be administered by a healthcare professional; do not self-administer. Sometimes, Dorikem 500 mg Injection Kit may cause injection site reactions, headaches, nausea, diarrhoea, rash, and phlebitis (vein inflammation). Most of these side effects do not require medical attention and gradually resolve over time. However, if the side effects persist, consult your doctor.

Inform your doctor if you are allergic to any component in Dorikem 500 mg Injection Kit. If you are pregnant or breastfeeding, inform your doctor before taking Dorikem 500 mg Injection Kit. It is not recommended for use in children below 18 as safety and effectiveness have not been established. Keep your doctor up to date on your medical condition and medications to rule out any potential adverse effects or interactions.

Dorikem 500 mg Injection Kit contains doripenem. Doripenem is an antibacterial drug. It works by killing bacteria. Thus, Dorikem 500 mg Injection Kit helps treat bacterial infections. It is indicated in treating bacterial infections such as complicated intra-abdominal infections and complicated urinary tract infections (including pyelonephritis).

Dorikem 500 mg Injection Kit is contraindicated in patients with known serious hypersensitivity to doripenem, other drugs in the same class, or patients who have demonstrated anaphylactic reactions to beta-lactams. To reduce the development of drug-resistant bacteria and maintain the effectiveness of Dorikem 500 mg Injection Kit should be used only to treat or prevent infections that are proven or strongly suspected to be caused by bacteria. If symptoms worsen or persist or new symptoms appear, patients should stop using the medicine and consult a doctor. Valproic acid lowers serum valproic acid concentrations. Patients with seizure disorders treated with valproic acid or sodium valproate are at a higher risk of having a seizure.