Meropenem AptaPharma
Meropenem AptaPharma is an antibiotic that kills bacteria causing serious infections in your body.
Form
injektio-/infuusiokuiva-aine liuosta varten
Strength
500 mg
Active Ingredient
Meropenem trihydrate
Manufacturer
Apta Medica Internacional d.o.o.
How to Use
Dosage
The dose depends on the type and severity of the infection. Adults usually receive 500 mg to 2 g, typically every 8 hours. Children (3 months to 12 years) receive 10–40 mg per kg, usually every 8 hours; children over 50 kg receive the adult dose.
Method
This medicine is given as an injection or infusion directly into a large vein, usually by a doctor or nurse.
Important
The maximum single dose for adults is 2 g. Your doctor will determine your specific daily maximum dose, based on your infection and kidney function.
Possible Side Effects
COMMON
- •Stomach pain
- •Feeling sick (nausea)
- •Being sick (vomiting)
- •Diarrhea
- •Headache
- •Rash
- •Itchy skin
- •Pain and inflammation at the injection site
- •Increased number of platelets in your blood
- •Changes in blood tests that show how your liver is working
RARE
- •Changes in your blood (such as fewer platelets making you bruise easily, more of certain white blood cells, fewer of other white blood cells, increased bilirubin)
- •Changes in blood tests that show how well your kidneys are working
- •Tingling or 'pins and needles' sensation
- •Fungal infections in your mouth or vagina
- •Bowel inflammation with diarrhea
- •Soreness in the vein where Meropenem AptaPharma is injected
- •Other changes in blood, with symptoms like frequent infections, fever, and sore throat
- •Sudden severe rash, blisters, or peeling skin (may be associated with high fever and joint pain)
- •Decreased potassium levels in your blood (which can cause weakness, muscle cramps, tingling, and irregular heartbeat)
- •Liver problems (yellow skin and eyes, itchy skin, dark urine, or pale stools) - seek immediate medical attention
- •Seizures (convulsions)
- •Acute disorientation and confusion (delirium)
Important Warnings
- Do not use if you are allergic to meropenem or other antibiotics like carbapenems, penicillins, or cephalosporins.
- Inform your doctor if you have liver or kidney problems.
- Tell your doctor if you have had severe diarrhea after using other antibiotics.
- Seek immediate medical attention if you notice signs of severe skin reactions, such as rash, blisters, peeling skin, high fever, or joint pain.
- Report immediately to your doctor if you notice yellow skin or eyes, itchy skin, dark urine, or pale stools, as these can be signs of liver problems.
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- This medicine is not recommended for children under 3 months of age.
- Inform your doctor about all other medicines you are taking, especially probenecid, valproic acid, or blood thinners.
- Discuss with your doctor if you are pregnant, planning to become pregnant, or breastfeeding.
- This medicine may cause headache, tingling, or involuntary muscle movements that can affect your ability to drive or use machines.