Meropenem Kalceks
Meropenem Kalceks is an antibiotic that kills bacteria which can cause severe infections in adults and children 3 months and older.
Form
injektio-/infuusiokuiva-aine liuosta varten
Strength
500 mg
Active Ingredient
Meropenem trihydrate
Manufacturer
AS Kalceks
How to Use
Dosage
For adults, the dose is typically 500 mg – 2 g every 8 hours, and for children (over 3 months, under 12 years) 10–40 mg per kg every 8 hours.
Method
This medicine is given as an injection or infusion directly into a large vein, usually by a healthcare professional.
Important
The doctor will determine the maximum daily dose based on the infection and kidney function.
Possible Side Effects
COMMON
- •Abdominal pain
- •Nausea
- •Vomiting
- •Diarrhea
- •Headache
- •Rash, itchy skin
- •Pain and inflammation at the injection site
- •Increase in platelet count (seen in blood tests)
- •Changes in liver function blood values
RARE
- •Changes in kidney function blood values
- •Skin tingling or prickling (paresthesia)
- •Fungal infections of the mouth or vagina (thrush)
- •Colon inflammation with diarrhea (colitis)
- •Tenderness in veins at the medicine administration site
- •Decrease in platelet count (may increase bruising)
- •Changes in white blood cell count (increase or decrease)
- •Increase in bilirubin levels in the blood
- •Frequent infections, high fever, and sore throat (due to other blood value changes)
- •Severe rash, itching, or hives (allergic reactions)
- •Swelling of the face, lips, tongue, or other body parts (allergic reactions)
- •Shortness of breath, wheezing, or difficulty breathing (allergic reactions)
- •Fever, rash, changes in liver blood values, increased white blood cells, and swollen lymph nodes (DRESS syndrome)
- •Fever, large areas of swollen and red skin, small fluid-filled blisters (acute generalized exanthematous pustulosis)
- •Severe, red, peeling rash, pus-filled skin bumps or blisters, high fever, and joint pain
- •Circular patches, blisters, peeling skin, sores in the mouth, throat, nose, genitals, and eyes (Stevens-Johnson syndrome or toxic epidermal necrolysis)
- •Unusual shortness of breath (red blood cell damage)
- •Red or brown urine (red blood cell damage)
- •Delirium (state of confusion)
- •Seizures (convulsions)
Important Warnings
- Do not use if you are allergic to meropenem or any other ingredients.
- Do not use if you are allergic to other antibiotics like penicillins, cephalosporins, or carbapenems.
- Tell your doctor if you have liver or kidney problems or severe diarrhea.
- If you develop a severe skin reaction, contact your doctor immediately.
- Meropenem should not be used with valproic acid (epilepsy medicine) as it may reduce its effectiveness.
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- If you are pregnant, breastfeeding, or planning to have children, ask your doctor for advice before use.
- If you experience seizures or loss of consciousness, do not drive or operate machinery.