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Meronem 500mg Injection

MEROPENEM

Composition

MEROPENEM

Company

PFIZER LTD.

Packaging

1 VIAL

MRP

₹759.09

Offer Price

₹650

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₹109.09 (14%)

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Introduction

Meronem 500mg injection is an antibiotic medication in the carbapenems category, containing the active ingredient Meropenem. It is used to treat various bacterial infections caused by susceptible organisms. This injection also treats skin, lung, urine, and gynecological infections. Mostly, it can be used during the prevention of surgical site infections. This Injection is mainly contraindicated in individuals with known hypersensitivity or allergic reactions to other beta-lactam antibiotics, such as penicillins or cephalosporins. If you have experienced severe diarrhea after taking other antibiotics, it is important to inform your physician. Meronem 500mg injection can reduce the serum concentrations of valproic acid, a medication used to treat seizures and certain mental health conditions. It can lead to decreased effectiveness of valproic acid. If you take valproic acid, your healthcare provider may need to adjust the dose or consider alternative treatments.

Uses

  • Meronem injection is used to treat:
  • Bacterial infections
  • Skin infections
  • Pneumonia
  • Urinary Tract infections
  • Acute pelvic infections
  • Prophylaxis of surgical site infections

How to Consume

This injection is given by doctor or nurse in a hospital.Depending on the reason, the drug may be given by fast or slow injection into a vein. Do not self-administer the injection. Your doctor will decide the dose and duration of the treatment based on your disease severity, body weight.

Benefits

Meronem 500mg Injection contains Meropenem, which helps to treat bacterial infections by killing the bacteria (bactericidal). It prevents the formation of the bacterial protective cell wall, which is required for bacteria to survive.

Side Effects

  • Side effects are unwanted symptoms caused by medicines. Even though all drugs cause side effects, not everyone gets them.
  • Serious:
  • Severe allergic reactions (severe itching, rash, swelling of face, lips, or tongue, trouble breathing or wheezing)
  • Common:
  • Stomach pain
  • Diarrhea
  • Headache
  • Nausea
  • vomiting
  • Constipation
  • Skin rash, itching
  • Anemia

Storage

store at 20°C to 25°C

Packaging

1 VIAL

FAQs

What is MERONEM 500MG INJECTION used for?

Meronem injection is used to treat: ;Bacterial infections ;Skin infections ;Pneumonia ;Urinary Tract infections ;Acute pelvic infections ;Prophylaxis of surgical site infections

How should I take MERONEM 500MG INJECTION?

This injection is given by doctor or nurse in a hospital.Depending on the reason, the drug may be given by fast or slow injection into a vein. Do not self-administer the injection. Your doctor will decide the dose and duration of the treatment based on your disease severity, body weight.

What are the side effects of MERONEM 500MG INJECTION?

Side effects are unwanted symptoms caused by medicines. Even though all drugs cause side effects, not everyone gets them. ;Serious: ;Severe allergic reactions (severe itching, rash, swelling of face, lips, or tongue, trouble breathing or wheezing) ;Common: ;Stomach pain ;Diarrhea ;Headache ;Nausea ;vomiting ;Constipation ;Skin rash, itching ;Anemia

How should I store MERONEM 500MG INJECTION?

store at 20°C to 25°C

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