Merocarb
Merocarb is an antibiotic that kills bacteria causing serious infections in adults and children over 3 months old.
Form
injektio-/infuusiokuiva-aine liuosta varten
Strength
500 mg
Active Ingredient
Meropenem trihydrate
Manufacturer
Antibiotice SA
How to Use
Dosage
For adults, the usual dose is 500 mg to 2 grams every 8 hours. For children (3 months to 12 years), the dose is 10-40 mg per kg of body weight, usually every 8 hours. Children over 50 kg can take adult doses.
Method
Merocarb is given as an injection or infusion into a large vein, usually by a doctor or nurse. An injection can take 5 to 30 minutes.
Important
The maximum daily dose is usually 6 grams, as directed by your doctor.
Possible Side Effects
COMMON
- •Stomach pain
- •Feeling sick (nausea)
- •Being sick (vomiting)
- •Diarrhea
- •Headache
- •Rash, itching
- •Pain and swelling at the injection site
- •More platelets in your blood (seen in tests)
- •Changes in blood test results, including liver function tests
RARE
- •Changes in blood cells (e.g., fewer platelets causing easier bruising, changes in white blood cells, increased bilirubin).
- •Changes in blood tests, including kidney function tests.
- •Tingling or prickling feeling on the skin (pins and needles).
- •Yeast infection in the mouth or vagina (thrush).
- •Bowel inflammation with diarrhea.
- •Pain or swelling in the vein where the medicine was injected.
- •Low potassium levels in the blood (can cause weakness, muscle cramps, tingling, or irregular heartbeat).
- •Liver problems, signs include yellow skin or eyes, itching, dark urine, or pale stools. Seek immediate medical attention if you notice these.
- •Seizures.
- •Sudden confusion (delirium).
Important Warnings
- Do not use Merocarb if you are allergic to meropenem or any other ingredients in this medicine, or to other antibiotics like penicillin, cephalosporins, or carbapenems.
- Tell your doctor before use if you have liver or kidney problems, or if you have had severe diarrhea after taking other antibiotics.
- Do not use Merocarb if you are taking valproic acid (a medicine for epilepsy), as Merocarb can make it less effective.
- Get urgent medical help immediately if you experience severe skin rash, hives, swelling of your face/lips/tongue, or difficulty breathing/wheezing.
- Seek immediate medical attention if you notice severe red, peeling skin, pus-filled spots, blisters, or skin shedding, especially with high fever or joint pain.
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- Contact your doctor immediately if you experience unexpected shortness of breath or red/brown urine, as these can be signs of red blood cell damage.
- Merocarb can cause involuntary muscle movements and seizures. Do not drive or operate machines if you experience these side effects.