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Doribax Prescribing Information: Indications & Dosage

DORIBAX (doripenem) Structural Formula Illustration

To reduce the development of drug-resistant bacteria and maintain the effectiveness of DORIBAX® and other antibacterial drugs, DORIBAX® should be used only to treat infections that are proven or strongly suspected to be caused by susceptible bacteria. When culture and susceptibility information are available, they should be considered in selecting and modifying antibacterial therapy. In the absence of such data, local epidemiology and susceptibility patterns may contribute to the empiric selection of therapy.

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What is Doribax Prescribing Information?

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What is Patient information?

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Doribax Patient Information: Side Effects

Get emergency medical help if you have any of these signs of an allergic reaction: hives; difficulty breathing; swelling of your face, lips, tongue, or throat.

Call your doctor at once if you have any of these serious side effects:

  • diarrhea that is watery or bloody;
  • trouble breathing;
  • pale skin, easy bruising or bleeding;
  • seizure (convulsions); or
  • fever, sore throat, and headache with a severe blistering, peeling, and red skin rash.

Less serious side effects may include:

  • pain, swelling...

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What is Consumer information?

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Doribax Consumer Information: Uses

Doripenem is used to treat a wide variety of bacterial infections. This medication is known as a carbapenem-type antibiotic. It works by stopping the growth of bacteria.

HOW TO USE: This medication is given by injection into a vein, usually every 8 hours or as directed by your doctor. It should be injected slowly over 1 hour. The dosage and length of treatment is based on your condition and response to treatment.

If you are giving this medication to yourself at home, learn all preparation and usage instructions from your health care professional....

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