Meropenem Medication Information
Get detailed information on Meropenem, including pronunciation, uses, dosage guidelines, indications, and instructions on how and when to take it and when to avoid it.
The updated prescription information on Meropenem provides an overview of possible side effects, precautions, warnings, and storage tips.
You'll also find brand names used in india and internationally, along with pricing details. For further clarification, consult your healthcare provider.
Generic Name : Meropenem Pronunciation : MER-oh-PEN-em ICD Code : Y40.9 Therapeutic Classification : AntibioticsTrade Names/Brand Names of Meropenem
India :
Merokav (1 gm) |
Rescue 250 |
Meroza (500mg) |
Merovid |
Merotrol (1 gm) |
Meropam (500mg) |
Merobus |
Merotec (500mg) |
Vopenem (250mg) |
Rescue
International :
Merrem I.V.
Why is Meropenem Prescribed? (Indications)
This medication is a carbapenem antibiotic, prescribed for bacterial infections like skin and skin structure infections, bacterial meningitis, serious nosocomial infections like septicaemia, febrile neutropenia, intraabdominal and pelvic infections. The medication inhibits cell wall synthesis in bacteria, and thereby leading to cell death.When should Meropenem not be taken? (Contraindications)
Hypersensitivity.What is the dosage of Meropenem?
IV- The recommended dose is 0.5 gm to 2 gm (10 to 40mg/kg) by slow infusion, 3 times per day.How should Meropenem be taken?
It comes as a solution for injection, administered by a healthcare provider, into the vein.What are the warnings and precautions for Meropenem?
•Caution needed for patients with history of hypersensitivity to carbapenem, pencillin or other beta-lactam antibiotics; infants <3 months; kidney malfunction, neurological disorders, pregnancy, and breastfeeding.• Not recommended for use in MRSA (Methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus) infections.
What are the side effects of Meropenem?
Body as a Whole- Pain, abdominal pain, chest pain, fever, back pain, abdominal enlargement, chills and pelvic pain.Heart- Heart failure, heart arrest, fast/slow heart rate, high/low blood pressure, heart attack, blood clot in lungs and fainting.
Gastrointestinal- Oral infection, loss of appetite, indigestion and intestinal obstruction.
Blood- Anemia and increased blood volume.
Metabolic- Peripheral edema and poor oxygen supply.
Central Nervous System - Sleeplessness, agitation, confusion, dizziness, seizure, tingling, hallucinations, drowsiness, anxiety, depression and weakness.
Respiratory - Respiratory disorder, difficulty in breathing, wheezing, pleural effusion, asthma, cough increased and lung swelling.
Skin - Hives, sweating and skin ulcer.
Genitourinary- Painful urination, kidney failure, vaginal infection and urinary incontinence.
Liver- Jaundice and liver failure.
Potentially Fatal- Anaphylaxis and Stevens-Johnsons sydrome.
