Description
The dual action of Meropenem and Sulbactam is useful in treating a wide range of bacterial infections. The medication belongs to the category of drugs called anti-infectives. Aviva Pharmatech is marketing Meropenem and Sulbactam injections under the brand name ICPENEM-S in the dosage of 1.5gm. ICPENEM-S is available in the dosage form of powder for intravenous injection or infusion, reconstitute before use for I.V. use only.
Indications
The combination of Meropenem and Sulbactam is useful in the treatment of pneumonia, lung and bronchial infections in patients with cystic fibrosis, bacterial septicemia, complicated urinary tract infections, infections in the abdomen, post-childbirth infections, complicated skin, and soft tissue infections, acute bacterial infection of the brain (meningitis). The medication comprises two main ingredients Meropenem and Sulbactam.
Meropenem is a broad-spectrum carbapenem antibiotic and Sulbactam is a beta-lactamase inhibitor. Meropenem is an antibiotic that treats the infection by killing the bacteria. Sulbactam is a beta-lactamase inhibitor, an enzyme produced by bacteria that can destroy many antibiotics and prevent the destruction of Meropenem from the bacteria. The combined action of these two drugs kills the infection-causing bacteria and provides relief.
Usage Instructions
Do not self-administer the medication. The injection shall be given intravenously by an experienced medical professional. Follow the dosage and duration given by your doctor to avoid any negative health effects.
Side Effects of Meropenem and Sulbactam Injection
Meropenem and Sulbactam Injections is mostly safe for users and rarely cause any serious effects. The side effects if any are mild to temporary that do not last for a long time. The side effects mostly vary in all users as they depend on the health condition of the patient. The list of side effects noticed on using the Meropenem and Sulbactam injection are briefed below:
- Stomach pain
- Feeling sick (nausea)
- Vomiting
- Diarrhea
- Headache
- Pain and inflammation
- A tingling feeling
Safety Precautions and Warnings
1. This antibacterial medication may interact with medicines used to treat bipolar disorder (e.g. valproic acid/ sodium valproate), medicines used to treat gout (e.g. probenecid), and oral anticoagulant medications (e.g. dabigatran, apixaban).
2. Meropenem and Sulbactam injections shall be stored in a cool and dry place away from direct sunlight.
3. People with a medical history of liver and kidney disorder shall consult their doctor before using this antibiotic injection.
4. The medicine shall not be given to the children without a doctor’s recommendation and dosage prescribed as per age, body weight and medical history.
