Meropenem Injection

Meropenem Injection is an antibiotic for serious skin infections, lung infections, stomach infections, urinary tract infections, bloodstream infections, and brain infections (such as meningitis). It kills the bacteria that cause these infections. It won’t cure a viral infection, though.

Meropenem Injection is oftentimes prescribed for the treatment of seriously ill patients who are hospitalized. The drug is administered by drip/infusion or by direct vein injection under a doctor’s or nurse’s care. The dosage will be determined by your infection type, where your infection is located in the body, and how bad it is. You must continue to take the injection for as long as you have been prescribed, even if your symptoms improve rapidly. If you discontinue it too soon the infection can recur or become worse.

Composition:
Each vial contains:

• Meropenem 1 g (equivalent to 1000 mg)

Dosage Form: Injection

Therapeutic Class: Carbapenem Antibiotic

Benefits:

• Powerful against a broad spectrum of bacteria, including several resistant strains.
• Rapidly attains efficient drug concentrations in the body fluids and tissues.
• Resistant to numerous enzymes that usually deactivate other antibiotics.
• Indicated for severe infections such as sepsis, pneumonia, and intra-abdominal infections.
• Successful in the treatment of infections in patients with compromised immune systems.

Uses:

• Meropenem is an antibiotic that’s only administered in the hospital for severe infections.
• Meropenem is employed in serious bacterial infection and postoperative prophylaxis of infection after surgery of the colon or rectum.
• It is applied in infections of different body structures such as skin and soft tissues, urine tract, blood, brain, and lungs.

Dosage:

Use this medicine in an accurate dose as suggested by your healthcare professional. Do not take excessive doses of this medicine.

Direction To Use:

• This injection will be administered by a healthcare professional.
• Place this in a cool and dry place and reach away from the children.
• Do not self-administered this injection.

Storage:

Store this injection in a cool and dry place away from the sunlight.

Side Effects:

• Pain
• Nausea
• Vomiting
• Diarrhea
• Headache
• Constipation
• Abdominal pain.
• Insomnia
• Redness
• Pain
• Swelling at the injection site
• Sores in the mouth or throat

Precautions:

• Meropenem is an antibiotic that is typically only administered in the hospital for severe infections.
• It is administered by drip into a vein (intravenous infusion) for 20 to 60 minutes.
• Ask your physician if you are penicillin allergic or if you are on seizure medication before initiating treatment with this drug.
• Diarrhea is a possible side effect. Tell your doctor if you have severe stomach pain or notice that you are having blood in your stools.
• Your doctor will check your blood count and kidney function while you are receiving treatment with this drug.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ):

Q. Is diarrhea a side effect of Meropenem 1000mg Injection?

Diarrhea is a possible side effect of antibiotic drugs such as Meropenem 1000mg Injection. Diarrhea can be an indication of a new infection. If you develop watery or bloody stools, seek medical attention at once. Also, do not take any anti-diarrheal drug on your own unless recommended by your doctor.

Q. May I take my valproic acid (epilepsy medication) with Meropenem 1000mg Injection?

No, Meropenem 1000mg Injection is found to contra-indicate with valproic acid and enhance the attacks of seizures. Therefore, both medicines cannot be administered together to prevent any unpleasant side effects.

Q. Does Meropenem 1000mg Injection have any impact on blood sugar levels if administered for treating diabetic foot infections?

Though there are rare reports that Meropenem 1000mg Injection lowers blood sugar levels, it is not true for all. But still, you need to monitor your blood sugar levels regularly. If you feel any sudden fall in blood sugar levels, consult your physician.