ICUPEN 500MG Specification
- Packaging Type
- SINGLE VIAL
- Pacakaging (Quantity Per Box)
- PACK OF 10
- Salt Composition
- DORIPENEM
- Ingredients
- ICUPEN 500 mg (Doripenem) is a prescription injectable antibiotic used to treat serious bacterial infections. The active ingredient is doripenem 500 mg, which belongs to the carbapenem class of antibiotics.
What It Is
Drug class: Carbapenem antibiotic (beta lactam).
Form: Powder for injection given intravenously (into a vein) by a healthcare professional.
What It s Used For
ICUPEN 500 mg is used to treat severe bacterial infections, especially when caused by bacteria that are difficult to treat with common antibiotics, such as:
Complicated intra abdominal infections (serious stomach/abdomen infections)
Complicated urinary tract infections, including pyelonephritis (kidney infection)
In some cases, severe infections of the lungs (pneumonia), blood (sepsis), or other body sites as prescribed by a doctor.
How It Works
Doripenem kills bacteria by inhibiting the formation of their cell walls, which leads to bacterial death and helps clear the infection.
How It s Given
Only in a hospital or clinical setting under medical supervision.
Typically given as a slow intravenous infusion (over 20 60 minutes).
Dose and duration depend on the type and severity of the infection.
Important Precautions
Do NOT self administer must be given by trained staff.
Tell your doctor if you have allergies to beta lactam antibiotics (like penicillins or cephalosporins).
Inform your doctor if pregnant, breastfeeding, or have kidney/liver issues.
This antibiotic should be used only when a bacterial infection is strongly suspected or confirmed to avoid resistance.
Common Side Effects
May include:
Headache
Nausea
Diarrhea
Rash
Pain or inflammation at injection site
Most side effects are mild and temporary but talk to your doctor if they persist.
Serious Risks
Can trigger severe allergic reactions (anaphylaxis) in susceptible people.
May interact with valproic acid/anticonvulsants and reduce their effectiveness.
Prolonged use may lead to Clostridioides difficile associated diarrhea, which can be serious.
Key Takeaways
ICUPEN 500 mg = Doripenem 500 mg injection a strong antibiotic for serious bacterial infections.
Must be prescribed and administered by a doctor in a clinical setting.
Not effective against viral infections (like cold, flu, COVID 19)
- Recommended For
- severe bacterial infections
- Storage Instructions
- ROOM TEMPRATURE
- Molecule
- Doripenem Injection
ICUPEN 500MG Trade Information
- Minimum Order Quantity
- 50 Units
- Supply Ability
- 1000 Units Per Month
ICUPEN 500MG About
ICUPEN 500mg (Doripenem) is a prescription injectable antibiotic used to treat serious bacterial infections. The active ingredient is doripenem 500mg, which belongs to the carbapenem class of antibiotics.