Dornem 500mg Injection

About this Medicine

Dornem 500mg Injection 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. Dornem 500mg Injection 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 it Works

Dornem 500mg Injection is an antibiotic. It kills bacteria by preventing them from forming the bacterial protective covering (cell wall) which is needed for them to survive.

Key Facts

Chemical Class :: Carbapenem derivative|Habit Forming :: No|Therapeutic Class :: ANTI INFECTIVES|Action Class :: Cell wall active agent -Carbapenems

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