Icupen
Icupen Products are primarily used for
Severe bacterial infections
About Icupen Products
Uses of Icupen Products
Doripenem is used in the treatment of severe bacterial infections. It is used in infections of various body parts like skin and soft tissues, urinary tract, blood and lungs (pneumonia).
Icupen Products side effects
Common
Side Effects of Icupen are Vomiting, Headache, Nausea, Diarrhea, Injection site reactions (pain, swelling, redness).
How Icupen Products work
Doripenem is an antibiotic. It kills bacteria by preventing them from forming the bacterial protective covering (cell wall) which is needed for them to survive.
Patient Concerns about Icupen Products
Frequently asked questions about Icupen Products
Frequently asked questions about Doripenem
Q. What is Icupen 500mg Injection used for?
Icupen 500mg Injection 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 Injection is also helpful in the treatment of bacterial infections of the bladder, kidney and other parts of the urinary tract.
Q. Is Icupen 500mg Injection available over-the-counter?
No, Icupen 500mg Injection, just like other antibiotics, requires a valid prescription by a doctor to buy it. Therefore, it is advisable to take Icupen 500mg Injection only if prescribed by a doctor.
Q. How is Icupen 500mg Injection administered?
Icupen 500mg Injection 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 Injection.
Q. Does Icupen 500mg Injection cure flu?
No, antibiotics such as Icupen 500mg Injection 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.
Q. What happens if I take too much of Icupen 500mg Injection?
If you have mistakenly taken too much of Icupen 500mg Injection, 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 Injection.
Q. Should I avoid some medicines while taking Icupen 500mg Injection?
Yes. There are some medicines that may reduce the effect of Icupen 500mg Injection, interact with Icupen 500mg Injection 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 Injection with other medications.
Q. How to store Icupen 500mg Injection?
Icupen 500mg Injection 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.