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What is Meropenem?Meropenem

Meropenem (mer-oh-PEN-em) is used in the treatment of infections caused by bacteria. It works by killing bacteria or preventing their growth. This medicine will not work for colds, flu, or other virus infections.

How does Meropenem work?

Meropenem is a broad spectrum antibiotic which is related to the penicillin/cephalosporin family of antibiotics. It has the ability to kill a wide range of bacteria. It works by interfering with their ability to form cell walls, and therefore the bacteria break up and die.
It is given by injection or infusion and is generally used to treat severe infections. It may be less likely to cause an allergic reaction to people who have had an allergic reactions to a penicillin in the past.

What is Meropenem used for?
  • Abdominal infections
  • Infection of the blood (septicaemia or blood poisoning)
  • Infection of the lungs and airways
  • Infections of the urinary tract
  • Meningitis
  • Skin or soft tissue infections
Precautions of Meropenem

Some patients may develop tremors or seizures while receiving this medicine. If you already have a history of seizures and you are taking anticonvulsants, you should continue to take them unless otherwise directed by your doctor.

In some patients, meropenem may cause diarrhea.

  • Severe diarrhea may be a sign of a serious side effect. Do not take any diarrhea medicine without first checking with your doctor. Diarrhea medicines may make your diarrhea worse or make it last longer.
  • For mild diarrhea, diarrhea medicine containing kaolin (e.g., Kaopectate liquid) or attapulgite (e.g., Kaopectate tablets, Diasorb) may be taken. However, other kinds of diarrhea medicine should not be taken. They may make your diarrhea worse or make it last longer.
  • If you have any questions about this or if mild diarrhea continues or gets worse, check with your health care professional.
How do I use Meropenem properly?

To help clear up your infection completely, meropenem must be given for the full time of treatment, even if you begin to feel better after a few days. Also, this medicine works best when there is a constant amount in the blood or urine. To help keep the amount constant, it must be given on a regular schedule.

Meropenem side effects

Medicines and their possible side effects can affect individual people in different ways. The following are some of the side effects that are known to be associated with this medicine. Because a side effect is stated here, it does not mean that all people using this medicine will experience that or any side effect

  • Headache
  • Rash
  • Abdominal pain
  • Diarrhoea
  • Blood disorders
  • Inflammation of the large intestine (colitis)
  • Seizures (convulsions)
  • Pain and inflammation of the blood vessel at the site of injection
  • Nausea and vomiting

The side effects listed above may not include all of the side effects reported by the drug’s manufacturer.

For more information about any other possible risks associated with this medicine, please read the information provided with the medicine or consult your doctor or pharmacist.

Meropenem Special Conditions To Observe

Allergies -Tell your doctor if you have ever had any unusual or allergic reaction to meropenem, imipenem, penicillins, or cephalosporins. Also tell your health care professional if you are allergic to any other substances, such as foods, preservatives, or dyes.

Pregnancy -Studies have not been done in humans. However, meropenem has not been reported to cause birth defects or other problems in animal studies.

Breast-feeding -It is not known whether meropenem passes into the breast milk. Although most medicines pass into breast milk in small amounts, many of them may be used safely while breast-feeding. Mothers who are taking this medicine and who wish to breast-feed should discuss this with their doctor.

Children -This medicine has been tested in children 3 months of age and older and, in effective doses, has not been reported to cause different side effects or problems in children than it does in adults.

Older adults -Many medicines have not been studied specifically in older people. Therefore, it may not be known whether they work exactly the same way they do in younger adults. There is no specific information comparing use of meropenem in the elderly with use in other age groups.

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