Icupen (Doripenem) Injection

Description

Description

This page contains brief details about the drug doripenem, it’s indication, dosage & administaration, mechanism of action, related brands with strength, warnings and common side effects.

Date of Approval

Doripenem was initially approved by the United States Food and Drug Administration (FDA) on October 12, 2007.

Mechanism of Action of Doripenem

Doripenem works by breaking down the protective walls of harmful bacteria. Bacteria have these walls to stay strong and safe. It goes in and weakens these walls, making the bacteria vulnerable. This helps our immune system fight off the bacteria and eliminate the infection.

Uses of Doripenem

Doripenem is a medicine that fights serious infections caused by certain bacteria. It treats infections in the urinary tract, abdomen, lungs, skin, and other body parts. Stopping the bacteria from building their protective walls helps our bodies eliminate the infection.

Doripenem Dosage available

Doripenem is typically administered intravenously by a healthcare professional and is generally used for severe infections that have not responded to other less potent antibiotics due to its strong effectiveness against a wide range of bacteria.