- Complicated intra-abdominal infections:
- IV 500mg infusion over 1 hour TDS *5-14 days
- IV 500mg infusion over 1 hour TDS *5-14 days
- Complicated UTI:
- IV 500mg infusion over 1 hour TDS *10/7
- Injection:
- 500mg
- Infused over 1 hour
Carbapenem
It inhibits cell-wall biosynthesis by inactivating multiple penicillin-binding proteins (PBPs), resulting in cell death.
- Headache
- Diarrhea
- Nausea
- Vaginal itching or discharge
- Mild rash
- Pain, swelling or redness on injection site
- Hypersensitivity to class/components
- Valproic acid
- Probenecid
Drug Status
| Availability | Prescription only |
| Pregnancy | Category B; weigh risk vs benefit |
| Breastfeeding | Weigh risk vs benefit |
| Schedule | Not controlled |
| BRAND NAME | STRENGTH | FORMULATION | PACK SIZE | MANUFACTURER | DISTRIBUTOR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dorinem | 500mg | Injection | 1’s | Kenpharma Healthcare | Kenpharma Healthcare |
| Teicondo | 500mg | Injection | 1’s | M.J. Biopharm | Europa Healthcare |