Description
Meropenem injection is a powerful antibiotic used in the treatment of a wide range of bacterial infections. Aviva Pharmatech offers the best quality Meropenem injection in the dosage form of 1000mg. The injection is available under the brand name ICPENEM and is delivered as dry powder for intravenous injection or infusion after reconstitution. The injection is mostly given to adults and children of 3 months of age and older. The medication meets all the quality and safety standards for ensuring high efficacy and safety of the product.
Indications
Meropenem is a powerful β-lactam carbapenem antibiotic commonly used in the critical setting to treat systemic infections caused by gram-positive and gram-negative bacteria. The injection is primarily prescribed for the treatment of Complicated skin and skin structure infections, Complicated intra-abdominal infections caused by bacteria and meningitis (infection of the membranes that surround the brain and spinal cord) in patients of various age groups. Meropenem exerts its action by penetrating bacterial cells readily and interfering with the synthesis of vital cell wall components, which leads to cell death.
Dosage And Administration- Strictly under medical supervision only
Side Effects of Meropenem 1000mg Injection
The side effects of Meropenem 1000mg Injection are mild to moderate and may get resolved over time. It is a powerful antibiotic that works differently in each body causing a few side effects in some cases. These side effects vary in all patients as they depend on the health condition and response to the therapy. Inform your doctor if the side effects get severe or worsen over time. The range of side effects noticed on using the Meropenem injection are listed below:
- Rash
- Headache
- Sepsis
- Constipation
- Vomiting
- Nausea
- Itching
- Diarrhea
- Injection site inflammation
- Anemia (low number of red blood cells)
- Apnea (absence of breathing)
- Shock
Safety Precautions and Warnings
- Do not take the meropenem injection if the packaging is tampered with or contaminated.
- Pregnant or breastfeeding women should not take the injection before consulting their doctor.
- The medicine may interact with other antibiotics including doripenem, ertapenem, or imipenem and cilastatin; cephalosporin antibiotics such as cefaclor, cefadroxil, cefuroxime and cephalexin.
- The medicine shall be stored in a cool and dry place away from direct sunlight.
