Common Nausea, Vomiting, Seizure.

Expert advice for Dorinosa Injection

Inform your doctor if you have a history of seizures (fits) or are on medications for fits (like valproic acid). In case you experience seizures while on treatment consult your doctor immediately.
Seek immediate medical attention if you develop severe skin rash, or diarrhea.
Evaluate if diarrhea occurs while on treatment as it can be life threatening resulting from Pseudomembranous colitis caused by Clostridium difficile.
Take doripenem medication for the full prescribed length even if you feel fine in order to help the infection get completely cleared.
Do not skip doses as this may increase your risk of further infections.
Do not take doripenem to treat a viral infection such as the common cold or flu.
Tell your doctor if you are or planning to become pregnant or are breastfeeding.

Q. What is Dorinosa used for?
Dorinosa is used to treat complicated urinary tract infections including pyelonephritis (inflammation of kidney due to bacterial infections), and complicated bacterial infections of the abdomen. Dorinosa is also used to treat some nosocomial infections (infections acquired in the hospital facility) such as nosocomial pneumonia

Q. Does Dorinosa cover pseudomonas/ MRSA?
Yes, Dorinosa is active against pseudomonas, but not against MRS

Q. How does Dorinosa work?
Dorinosa belongs to class of medications called carbapenem antimicrobials. It works by arresting the bacterial cell wall synthesis resulting in bacterial cell death.