MEROPENEM TRIHYDRATE

Meropenem Trihydrate is an antibiotic that is utilized to treat many bacterial infections. This drug is known as a carbapenem-type of antibiotic. It works by inhibiting the growth of microscopic organisms.

This drug is given as an infusion into a vein as prescribed by the doctor, normally at regular intervals.

Uses

Meropenem Trihydrate is used in the following:

Severe pneumonia including hospital & ventilator-associated pneumonia
Broncho-pulmonary infections in cystic fibrosis
Complicated UTI
Intra-abdominal, skin and soft tissue infections
Intra- and post-partum infections
Acute bacterial meningitis in adults and children greater than 3 months
Bacteremia that occurs in association with or is suspected to be associated with any of infections previously mentioned
Management of neutropenic patients with fever that is suspected to be due to bacterial infection.

Warning

Do not use Meropenem Trihydrate in patients with the following conditions:

Hypersensitivity

Side Effects

Meropenem Trihydrate may have the following side effects:

Diarrhea
Rash
Thrombosis
Increased hepatic enzymes
Thrombocythemia
Headache
Vomiting
Nausea
Abdominal pain
Increased transaminase
Pruritus
Inflammation
Pain

Precautions

Take extra caution in patients with the following medical conditions:

Hypersensitivity reactions
Antibiotic-associated colitis
Pseudo membranous colitis
Seizures
Concomitant use with valproic acid or sodium valproate or valpromide
Patients on controlled sodium diet
Pregnancy
Lactation

Interactions

Meropenem Trihydrate may interact with the following medicines:

Probenecid
Valproic acid
Oral anticoagulants including warfarin

Overdose & Brands

Symptoms of overdose may include the following:

Ataxia
Dyspnea
Convulsions
Mortalities

Seek medical help immediately.

Available Brands:

Aeropenem, Aropen, BDMERO 500, Canem, Dexpenem, Erodium, Hospira, Mepem, Mepenem, Meroget, Meromax, Meromed, Meropen, Meropevex, Meroqure, Merovex, Merozan, Mervex, Menem, Meromax, Meronem, Merop, Meropenex, Merosea, MPEN 1000,Natronem, Pospenem, Ropen, Ropenem, Supenem