Meronem 1000mg Injection (Meropenem 1000mg)

Meronem 1000mg Injection

Meronem 1000 MG Injection is an antibiotic. It is used to treat infections of the skin, stomach, and meningitis (infection of the membrane that surrounds the brain and spinal cord). It works by killing the bacteria that cause infection.

Meronem 1000 MG Injection has some side effects like headache, nausea, vomiting, diarrhoea, headache, pain at the site of injection, etc. These side effects may subside by themselves. However, consult your doctor if they bother you for a longer time or worsen. This medicine is not recommended for use if you are allergic to it.

Meronem 1000 MG Injection is administered in a hospital setting by a qualified healthcare professional. The dose and duration of treatment depend on the severity of your condition. Do not self-administer this medicine. Follow all the instructions given by your doctor.

Meronem 1000 MG Injection may not be suitable for everyone. Inform your doctor if you have any health conditions or taking any other medications. Consult your doctor if you are pregnant or are breastfeeding before receiving this medicine.

Substitutes

List of substitutes for Meronem 1000 MG Injection
Brutapenem 1000 MG Injection
Mankind Pharmaceuticals Ltd.
Merixim 1000 MG Injection
Ranbaxy Laboratories Ltd.
Merocrit 1000 MG Injection
Cipla Ltd.
Micropenam 1000 MG Injection
Micro Labs Ltd.
Zaxter 1000 MG Injection
Alkem Laboratories Ltd.
Side effects
Major & minor side effects for Meronem 1000 MG Injection
Swelling and redness at the injection site
Fever
Confusion
Fast heartbeat
Skin rash
Black or tarry stools
Decreased urine output
Diarrhoea
Constipation
Body pain
White patches in the mouth or on the tongue
Headache
Nausea and Vomiting

Uses of Meronem 1000 MG Injection

What is it prescribed for?
Bacterial Meningitis
Bacterial Meningitis is a serious and life-threatening condition that affects your meninges (protective membranes that surround your brain and spinal cord). This is caused by bacteria which leads to infection and swelling. The symptoms include severe headache, stiff neck, seizures (fits), fever, sensitivity to light, etc. Meronem 1000 MG Injection is used to treat bacterial meningitis.
Skin and structure Infection
Skin and skin structure infections are bacterial infections of the skin and its supporting structures. Meronem 1000 MG Injection is used in the treatment of skin and skin structure infections.
Intra-abdominal Infection
Intra-abdominal infection is a broad term that includes a number of infections of the organs of the abdomen. It includes peritonitis (swelling of the lining of the stomach wall), diverticulitis (swelling of diverticula, one or more small pouches in the intestine), cholecystitis (swelling of the gallbladder), cholangitis (swelling of the bile duct that carries bile from the liver to the small intestine), and pancreatitis (swelling of the pancreas). Meronem 1000 MG Injection is used in the treatment of such conditions.

Related Products

List of related products
Meronem 500 MG Injection

When not to use?

Allergy
Meronem 1000 MG Injection is not recommended for use if you are allergic to it. Seek immediate medical attention if you notice any symptoms such as skin rash, itching/swelling (especially of the face/tongue/throat), severe dizziness, breathing difficulty, etc.

Warnings

Warnings for special population
Pregnancy
Meronem 1000 MG Injection is not recommended for use during pregnancy as there is insufficient safety information. Consult your doctor if you are pregnant.
Breast-feeding
Meronem 1000 MG Injection is not recommended for use while breastfeeding unless necessary. Consult your doctor if you are breastfeeding.
General warnings
Drug-resistance
Antibiotic resistance occurs when bacteria develop the ability to defeat the medicine that was intended to kill them. The entire course of treatment with Meronem 1000 MG Injection should be completed to avoid antibiotic resistance.
Clostridium difficile-associated Diarrhoea
Clostridium difficile is a bacteria that infects the bowel and causes diarrhoea. Meronem 1000 MG Injection may cause an imbalance in the normal microbial flora of your large intestine which promotes the growth of bacteria called Clostridium difficile.
Use in children
Meronem 1000 MG Injection is not recommended for use in children less than three months of age as the safety and efficacy data are not clinically established.
Impaired kidney function
Meronem 1000 MG Injection is filtered by the kidneys and removed from your body via urine. Any impairment in kidney function can lead to its accumulation in the body, thus increasing the risk of side effects.

Dosage

Missed Dose
Meronem 1000 MG Injection is administered in the hospital setting by a qualified healthcare professional thus, the chances of missing a dose are very less.
Overdose
As Meronem 1000 MG Injection is administered in a hospital setting by a qualified healthcare professional, the possibility of an overdose is quite low. If an overdose is suspected, your doctor will initiate emergency medical treatment.

General Instructions

Meronem 1000 MG Injection is usually administered by a qualified healthcare professional in the hospital or clinical setting.

Follow all the instructions given by your doctor.

Consult your doctor if you experience any side effects that persist or worsen.