Icupen 500mg Injection
Product Info
| Prescription required | Yes |
| Marketer | Abbott |
| Active Ingredient | Doripenem (500mg) |
| Storage | Store below 30°C |
| Chemical Class | Carbapenem derivative |
| Habit Forming | No |
| Therapeutic Class | ANTI INFECTIVES |
| Action Class | Cell wall active agent -Carbapenems |
| User Rating | 4.6 |
| User Reviews | 670 |
FAQ
What happens if I take too much of Icupen 500mg?
If you have mistakenly taken too much of Icupen 500mg, you may experience symptoms such as stomach ache, nausea and vomiting. You should consult your doctor immediately or rush to the emergency room in any nearby hospital if you have taken an overdose of Icupen 500mg.
Does Icupen 500mg cure flu?
No, antibiotics such as Icupen 500mg will not work for flu or other viral infections. Using antibiotics when they are not needed may increase your risk of getting infection later, that resists antibiotic treatment. Consult your doctor if you have any doubts.
What is Icupen 500mg used for?
Icupen 500mg is used to fight bacterial infections and prevent bacteria from growing. It acts by interfering with the bacterial protein synthesis which helps to treat the infection. Icupen 500mg is also helpful in the treatment of bacterial infections of the bladder, kidney and other parts of the urinary tract.
How to store Icupen 500mg?
Icupen 500mg should be stored at around the room temperature (not more than 25°C) away from heat and sunlight. Do not freeze it and always keep it out of the reach and sight of the children.
Is Icupen 500mg available over-the-counter?
No, Icupen 500mg, just like other antibiotics, requires a valid prescription by a doctor to buy it. Therefore, it is advisable to take Icupen 500mg only if prescribed by a doctor.
Should I avoid some medicines while taking Icupen 500mg?
Yes. There are some medicines that may reduce the effect of Icupen 500mg, interact with Icupen 500mg or cause serious side-effects when given at the same time. These medicines include Sodium Valproate, Ethinyl Estradiol and Live cholera vaccine. So, always inform and check with your doctor before taking Icupen 500mg with other medications.
How is Icupen 500mg administered?
Icupen 500mg should be administered under the supervision of a trained healthcare professional or a doctor only and should not be self-administered. The dose will depend on the condition you are being treated for and will be decided by your doctor. Follow your doctor’s instructions carefully to get maximum benefit from Icupen 500mg.
What if you forget to take Icupen Injection?
If you miss a dose of Icupen 500mg, please consult your doctor.
Icupen 500mg Injection Reviews
Icupen 500mg is an antibiotic medicine that is used to treat severe infections of the skin, lungs, stomach, urinary tract, blood, and brain (e.g., meningitis). It works by killing the bacteria that cause these infections.
Icupen 500mg is commonly used to treat seriously ill patients admitted to the hospital. This medicine is given by drip or by direct injection into a vein, under the supervision of a healthcare professional. The dose will depend on what type of infection you have, where it is in the body, and how serious it is. You should keep on taking the injection for as long as you have been prescribed, even if your symptoms quickly improve. If you stop taking it too early the infection may return or worsen.
Some people may develop side effects like headache, nausea, diarrhea, and rash. These side effects are usually temporary and go away as your body adjusts to the medicine. Consult your doctor if these side effects bother you or persist.
Before starting treatment with this medicine, you should tell your doctor if you have epilepsy, liver, or kidney problems or if you are allergic to any antibiotic. While using it, you may be advised blood tests to monitor your blood cell counts and kidney function. This medicine is generally regarded as safe to use in pregnancy and breastfeeding if prescribed by your doctor.
Icupen 500mg is commonly used to treat seriously ill patients admitted to the hospital. This medicine is given by drip or by direct injection into a vein, under the supervision of a healthcare professional. The dose will depend on what type of infection you have, where it is in the body, and how serious it is. You should keep on taking the injection for as long as you have been prescribed, even if your symptoms quickly improve. If you stop taking it too early the infection may return or worsen.
Some people may develop side effects like headache, nausea, diarrhea, and rash. These side effects are usually temporary and go away as your body adjusts to the medicine. Consult your doctor if these side effects bother you or persist.
Before starting treatment with this medicine, you should tell your doctor if you have epilepsy, liver, or kidney problems or if you are allergic to any antibiotic. While using it, you may be advised blood tests to monitor your blood cell counts and kidney function. This medicine is generally regarded as safe to use in pregnancy and breastfeeding if prescribed by your doctor.
How Icupen 500mg Injection Works
Icupen 500mg is an antibiotic. It kills bacteria by preventing them from forming the bacterial protective covering (cell wall) which is needed for them to survive.
How to Use Icupen 500mg Injection
Your doctor or nurse will give you this medicine. Kindly do not self administer.
Benefits of Icupen 500mg Injection
- In Severe bacterial infections: Icupen 500mg works by killing bacteria which can cause serious infections. It is a versatile medicine used to treat many different types of bacterial infections such as infections of the brain (meningitis), lungs (pneumonia), abdomen, urinary tract, skin, blood, and heart. This medicine is usually given as an injection by a doctor or nurse.Icupen 500mg usually makes you feel better very quickly but you should continue taking it as prescribed even when you feel better to make sure that all bacteria are killed and do not become resistant.
Uses of Icupen 500mg Injection
- Severe bacterial infections
Icupen 500mg Injection Side Effects
Safety Tips
Liver
SAFE IF PRESCRIBED
Icupen 500mg is probably safe to use in patients with liver disease. Limited data available suggests that dose adjustment of Icupen 500mg may not be needed in these patients. Please consult your doctor.
Pregnancy
SAFE IF PRESCRIBED
Icupen 500mg is generally considered safe to use during pregnancy. Animal studies have shown low or no adverse effects to the developing baby; however, there are limited human studies.
Driving
CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR
It is not known whether Icupen 500mg alters the ability to drive. Do not drive if you experience any symptoms that affect your ability to concentrate and react.
Alcohol
SAFE
Consuming alcohol with Icupen 500mg does not cause any harmful side effects.
Breast feeding
SAFE IF PRESCRIBED
Icupen 500mg is probably safe to use during breastfeeding. Limited human data suggests that the drug does not represent any significant risk to the baby.
Kidney
CAUTION
Icupen 500mg should be used with caution in patients with kidney disease. Dose adjustment of Icupen 500mg may be needed. Please consult your doctor.
Quick Tips
- Your doctor may monitor your liver and kidney function while you are having treatment with this medication.
- Inform your doctor if you are allergic to penicillin or if you are taking any seizure medication before starting treatment with this medication.
- Diarrhea may occur as a side effect. Inform your doctor if you develop severe stomach pain or if you find blood in your stools.
- Icupen 500mg is an antibiotic that's usually only given in the hospital for serious infections.
- It is given by a drip into a vein (intravenous infusion) over 20 to 60 minutes. In severe cases, it may be given slowly for 3 to 4 hours by intravenous infusion.
References
- Doripenem. Japan: Shionogi & Co. Ltd.; 2007.
- Central Drugs Standard Control Organisation (CDSCO).
- Briggs GG, Freeman RK, editors. A Reference Guide to Fetal and Neonatal Risk: Drugs in Pregnancy and Lactation. 10th ed. Philadelphia, PA: Wolters Kluwer Health; 2015. p. 427.
- Drugs.com. Doripenem.