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What is Doribax
Approved as Treatment by the FDA
Doripenem, also known as Doribax, is approved by the FDA for 8 uses like Complicated Intra-Abdominal Infections (cIAIs) and Complicated Urinary Tract Infection .Effectiveness
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The amount of Doribax is contingent upon the determined malady, including Urinary tract infection, Pyelonephritis and Urinary Tract Infection (UTI). The dose can be found in the table below, reliant upon the technique of application.Warnings
Doribax ContraindicationsDoribax Novel Uses: Which Conditions Have a Clinical Trial Featuring Doribax?
31 active studies are currently in progress to assess the potential of Doribax in providing relief from Pyelonephritis, Abdominal Infections and catheter-related issues.Patient Q&A Section about doribax
These questions and answers are submitted by anonymous patients, and have not been verified by our internal team.Why was Doribax discontinued?
"Doribax was discontinued because of adverse drug reactions in a very small percentage of patients. The adverse drug reactions that led to Doribax discontinuation were nausea, diarrhoea, itching, vulvomycotic infection, increased liver enzymes, and rash."
Is doripenem FDA approved?
"The FDA approved the drug doripenem in October 2007. This drug is the most recent addition to the carbapenem class."
What is Doribax used for?
"Doribax is a prescription medication used to treat the symptoms of complicated intra-abdominal infection and to complicate urinary tract infection (UTI). Doribax may be used alone or with other medications. Doribax belongs to a class of drugs called carbapenems."
How do you give doripenem?
"Doripenem injection is a liquid that is injected into a vein. It is usually given every 8 hours. The length of treatment depends on the type of infection being treated."