Meropenem Navamedic
Meropenem Navamedic is an antibiotic that kills bacteria causing serious infections in various parts of the body.
Form
injektio-/infuusiokuiva-aine liuosta varten
Strength
1 g
Active Ingredient
Meropenem trihydrate
Manufacturer
Navamedic ASA
How to Use
Dosage
For adults, the dose is usually between 500 mg and 2 g, given every 8 hours; for children over 3 months, it's 10-40 mg per kg of body weight every 8 hours, with children over 50 kg receiving the adult dose.
Method
Meropenem Navamedic is given as an injection or infusion directly into a large vein by a doctor or nurse.
Important
Your doctor will determine your maximum daily dose, which can be up to 6 grams for adults.
Possible Side Effects
COMMON
- •Abdominal pain
- •Nausea
- •Vomiting
- •Diarrhea
- •Headache
- •Rash or itchy skin
- •Pain and inflammation at the injection site
- •Increased platelet count in blood tests
- •Changes in blood tests, including liver function tests
RARE
- •Changes in blood tests (like fewer platelets, or changes in white blood cells and bilirubin)
- •Changes in kidney function blood tests
- •Low potassium levels in blood (can cause weakness, muscle cramps, tingling, or irregular heartbeat)
- •Liver problems (yellow skin or eyes, itchy skin, dark urine, pale stools)
- •Tingling or prickling sensations on the skin
- •Fungal infections (e.g., in mouth or vagina)
- •Bowel inflammation with diarrhea
- •Tenderness or pain in blood vessels at injection site
- •Other blood changes (may cause frequent infections, high fever, and sore throat)
- •Seizures
- •Sudden confusion (delirium)
Important Warnings
- Do not use if you are allergic to meropenem or other antibiotics like penicillin, cephalosporins, or carbapenems.
- Tell your doctor if you have liver or kidney problems or have had severe diarrhea after taking other antibiotics.
- Seek immediate medical help if you develop severe skin reactions like rashes, hives, swelling of the face, lips, tongue, or difficulty breathing, or severe peeling skin.
- Contact a doctor immediately if you experience unexplained muscle pain, tenderness, weakness, or dark urine, as these could be signs of muscle damage.
- Inform your doctor if you notice yellowing of skin or eyes, itchy skin, dark urine, or pale stools, as these can be signs of liver problems.
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- Consult your doctor if you are pregnant, breastfeeding, or planning a pregnancy, as meropenem use is generally not recommended during pregnancy.
- Do not drive or operate machinery if you experience headaches, tingling, or uncontrolled muscle movements (seizures) as these can impair your ability.