Meropenem Injection, Medicine Type : Allopathic

Meropenem Injection has Meropenem as the active ingredient and it is an effective medicine for treating a variety of infections, e.g.

• Bronchial Infections
• Lung Infections
• Bacterial Infections
• Infections After Delivery
• Management of reduced WBC count due to fever or other conditions
• The active ingredient Meropenem inhibits the formation of the bacterial cell wall and stops the growth of bacteria.
• This medication belongs to the family of carbapenem-type antibiotic.

Meropenem is useful in controlling, preventing and treating

• Bacterial Infections
• Lung Infections in lungs and bronchi
• Infections During and after delivery
• Management Of Reduction in White Blood Cells due to Fever
• Meropenem (1000 MG) is the most common composition offered by Meropenem Injection manufacturers.
• It can be given for the treatment of Bacterial Meningitis. The drug reduces inflammation of the protective membrane surrounding the brain and spinal cord caused by Neisseria meningitidis and Streptococcus pneumoniae.
• It is quite useful in the treatment of skin and structure infection caused by Staphylococcus aureus and Streptococcus pyogenes. Meropenem reduces the wound infections as well.
• The drug can cure Intra-abdominal Infection caused by the manifestation of Escherichia coli and Klebsiella. Also, it reduces the infection in the lungs caused by streptococcus pneumoniae and Haemophilus influenzae.
• Based on demand, it can be made available in other strengths as well.

Meropenem Injection Side-effects & Precautions

Side-effects

• Swelling and redness at the injection site
• Fever
• Fast heartbeat
• Confusion
• Skin rash
• Diarrhea
• Constipation
• Decreased urine output
• Body pain
• Itching and inflammation

The list of side-effects given here is not comprehensive. It is essential to report any abnormal symptom to the physician if it persists longer. Since some of the side-effects could be rare, but they may be severe and life-threatening.

Precautions

• Administration of the drug has to be as directed by the physician
• Meropenem Injection manufacturers mention the possible side-effects and precautions on the product leaflet
• Physicians should prescribe the drug based on the condition, age and weight of the patient
• Information about specific medication allergies, pre-existing diseases, and current health condition should be informed to doctors by patients
• Persistent diarrhea after administrating the drug has to be reported immediately.
• The injection needs to be given directly in the vein.
• Meropenem may interfere with other medications such as oral anticoagulants, valproic acid or probenecid, etc.
• It is not suitable for breastfeeding or pregnant ladies.