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meropenem

This medicine is used in the treatment of pneumonia (infection of lungs), Urinary tract infections (infection in either the kidney, bladder, or urethra), intra-abdominal infections (infections occurring in the abdominal cavity e.g appendicitis or fecal peritonitis), gynaecological infections (infections in the vagina or genital tract), skin infections, soft tissue infections, meningitis (inflammation of the layer covering the brain), septicaemia (blood poisoning) and febrile neutropenia (fever in patients with low white blood cells).

Contradications

  • Meropenem is contraindicated for use in patients with meropenem hypersensitivity.
  • Meropenem should be used with extreme caution in patients with CNS disorders.

Side effects

Side effects of meropenem include:

 

  • Constipation
  • Diarrhea
  • Nausea or vomiting
  • Rash
  • Headache
  • Inflammation
  • Sepsis
  • Bleeding

Expert Advice

Avoid exposure of meropenem to excessive natural or artificial light to avoid photosensitivity. Do not increase the quantity than prescribed by the doctor. If the condition persists or worsens, or if you think you may have a serious medical problem, get medical help right away. Keep it out of the reach of children. Store it at room temperature. Keep it away from sunlight.

FAQs

What are the uses of Meropenem?

This medication is used for the treatment of bacterial infections. Please note that this medicine will only work for bacterial infections and not viruses causing conditions such as common cold, flu, etc.

How to take Meropenem?

This medicine is mostly injected into a blood vessel by a professional medical practitioner. Please complete course of medication to prevent return of the infection. The dosage of this medicine is dependent on the age, condition, and its severity. Please consult your health care provider before use of this medicine.

How to store Meropenem?

Please store this medicine at room temperature (18-25 Celsius). Keep medicine away from excessive light, moisture, and children. Please do not flush medicines down the toilet. Please read the leaflet provided with the medicine for further storage guidance.

Will I see instant results?

It may take some time for the medicine to work effectively. Use it regularly and as prescribed by your healthcare provider for the best results.

What are the precautions for taking Meropenem?

Following are the precautions for use of this medicine: • Do not use or discontinue this medicine if you are allergic to any of the ingredients of this medicine • May decrease effectiveness of vaccines thus it is advised not to get any vaccines during use of this medicine

Does Meropenem have any effect on pregnancy and lactation?

The effects of this medicine in pregnant and lactating females are unknown. Consult your health care provider before using this medicine.

Medicines containing meropenem

Carnem 1gm

By Laderly

Pack size: 1 vial

Rs.1800

Carnem 500mg

By Laderly

Pack size: 1 vial

Rs.950

Cili-penem 1gm

By Ipharm

Pack size: 1 vial

Rs.2000

Cili-penem 500mg

By Ipharm

Pack size: 1 vial

Rs.1070

Engpan 500mg

By Kanel Pharma

Pack size: 1 vial

Rs.600

Merem 1gm

By Global-Vision

Pack size: 1 Vial

Rs.2150

Merem 500mg

By Global-Vision

Pack size: 1 Vial

Rs.1290

Merocin 500mg

By Jinnah Pharma

Pack size: 1 vial

Rs.600

Merocon 1gm

By Continental Pharma

Pack size: 1 Vial

Rs.1600

Merocon 500mg

By Continental Pharma

Pack size: 1 Vial

Rs.900

Meronem 1gm

By Pfizer

Pack size: 1 vial

Rs.3164

Meronem 500mg

By Pfizer

Pack size: 1 vial

Rs.1634.82

Penro 1gm

By Bosch

Pack size: 1 Vial

Rs.2748

Penro IV 500mg

By Bosch

Pack size: 1 Vial

Rs.1390

Ropen 1gm

By Macter

Pack size: 1 Vialx20ml

Rs.2509

Ropen 500mg

By Macter

Pack size: 1 Vialx10ml

Rs.1327.12

Merpen 1gm

By ICI Pakistan Limited

Pack size: 1 Vial

Rs.2000

Merpen 500mg

By ICI Pakistan Limited

Pack size: 1 Vial

Rs.1070

Merocit 1 gm

By CCL

Pack size: 1 Vial

Rs.2291.94

Merocit 500 mg

By CCL

Pack size: 1 Vial

Rs.1167.8