- Overview
- Uses
- Benefits
- Side Effect
- How to use
- How It works
- What if you forget to take?
- Safety Advice
- FAQ
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Last Updated On: Jun 14, 2023
Meropenem 1 Gram Inj.
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Product Overview
Composition: Meropenem (1000mg)
Meronem 1000mg Injection is an antibiotic that is used to treat severe infections of the skin, lungs, stomach, urinary tract, blood, and brain (eg. meningitis). It works by killing the bacteria that cause these problems. However, it will not treat a viral infection.
Meronem 1000mg Injection is commonly used to treat critically ill patients admitted to the hospital. This medicine is given by drip/infusion or by direct injection into a vein, under the supervision of a doctor or a nurse. The dose will depend on what type of infection you have, where it is in the body, and how serious it is. You should keep on taking the injection for as long as you have been prescribed, even if your symptoms quickly improve. If you stop taking it too early the infection may return or worsen
Uses
- Severe bacterial infections
Side Effect
Common side effects:
- Nausea
- Vomiting
- Headache
- Rash
- Diarrhea
- Anemia (low number of red blood cells)
- Constipation
How to use
Your doctor or nurse will give you this medicine. Kindly do not self administer.
How It works
Meronem 1000mg Injection is an antibiotic. It kills bacteria by preventing them from forming the bacterial protective covering (cell wall) which is needed for them to survive.
What if you forget to take?
If you miss a dose of Meronem 1000mg Injection, please consult your doctor.
Safety Advice for Meropenem 1 Gram Inj.
Alcohol
Consuming alcohol with Meronem 1000mg Injection does not cause any harmful side effects.
Pregnancy
Meronem 1000mg Injection is generally considered safe to use during pregnancy. Animal studies have shown low or no adverse effects to the developing baby; however, there are limited human studies.
Breastfeeding
Meronem 1000mg Injection is probably safe to use during breastfeeding. Limited human data suggests that the drug does not represent any significant risk to the baby.
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