Meropenem is an intravenous antibiotic used to treat a variety of bacterial infections. Some of these include meningitis, intra-abdominal infection, and pneumonia. To avoid the development of medicine resistance, it should be used only in proven or strongly suspected bacterial infections.
Take meropenem by injection into a vein as directed by your doctor, usually every 8 hours.
Take this product regularly to get the most benefit from it.
To help you remember, take it at the same time each day.
Follow the diet planrecommended by your doctor or dietician.
Dosage is based on your medical condition and response to treatment.
Do not increase your dose or take this product more often than directed.
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.
Primary Uses
Bacterial Infections
Indications
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).
Side Effects
Side effects of meropenem include:
Constipation
Diarrhea
Nausea or vomiting
Rash
Headache
Inflammation
Sepsis
Bleeding
Warnings
Pregnancy
Pregnant females should consult their doctors before using this medicine.
Lactation
Lactating females should consult their doctors before using this medicine.
Driving
Its intake has shown risk during driving therefore it can’t be used during driving.
Liver
Patients with liver diseases should consult their doctor before using meropenem.
Kidney
Patients with kidney disease shouldn’t use meropenem.
Alcohol
The use of alcohol should be limited or avoided while using meropenem.
Precautions
Patients who are allergic to meropenem or any of its components should consult the doctor before taking it. If taking any vitamins, nutritional supplements, and herbal products are taken then consult the doctor before using meropenem. Do not flush medications down the toilet or pour them into a drain unless instructed to do so. Properly discard this product when it is expired or no longer needed. If any sort of swelling is experienced, consult your doctor immediately. Taking meropenem supplements, especially in high doses, might result in kidney and liver impairment.
Contraindications
Meropenem is contraindicated for use in patients with meropenem hypersensitivity.
Meropenem should be used with extreme caution in patients with CNS disorders.
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.
Disclaimer
Dawaai's intention is to make sure that it's consumers get information that is accurate, reviewed by an expert and error-free. However, the information mentioned here should not be used as a replacement for the advice of a qualified physician. The information given here is for informational purposes only, which may not cover all possible precautions, side effects, contraindications or drug interactions. Consult your doctor and discuss your queries related to any medicine or disease.
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