Merocil
IV Injection or Infusion
Pharmacil LimitedGeneric:
Meropenem TrihydrateWeight:
1 gm/vialbest Price:
? 1,594.78Generic
Meropenem Trihydrate
Indications
Meropenem is indicated for treatment in adults and children for the following infections caused by single or multiple bacteria sensitive to Meropenem. Pneumonia and Nosocomial Pneumonia Urinary Tract Infections Intra-abdominal Infections Gynaecological Infections, such as endometritis and pelvic inflammatory disease Skin and Skin Structure Infections Meningitis Septicaemia Pulmonary infections in cystic fibrosis Empiric treatment for presumed infections in patients with febrile neutropenia.
Side Effects
Probenecid competes with Meropenem for active tubular secretion and thus inhibits the renal excretion, with the effect of increasing the elimination half-life and plasma concentration of meropenem. Meropenem may reduce serum valproic acid levels. Sub therapeutic levels may be reached in some patients.
Pregnancy And Lactation
Meropenem is contraindicated in patients who have demonstrated hypersensitivity to this product.
Therapeutic
Meropenem is generally well tolerated. Side effects like inflammation, thrombophlebitis, pain at the site of injection, skin reactions like rash, pruritus, urticaria, abdominal pain, nausea, vomiting, diarrhea, headache may occur.
Storage Conditions
Pregnancy Category B. There are no adequate and well-controlled studies in pregnant women. So this drug should be used during pregnancy only if clearly needed. Because many drugs are excreted in human milk, caution should be exercised when Meropenem is administered to a nursing woman.