Meropenem Qilu
Meropenem Qilu is an antibiotic medicine that kills bacteria causing serious infections in the body.
Form
injektio-/infuusiokuiva-aine liuosta varten
Strength
500 mg
Active Ingredient
Meropenem trihydrate
Manufacturer
Qilu Pharma Spain S.L.
How to Use
Dosage
For adults, 500 mg to 2 g every eight hours. For children (over 3 months, under 50 kg), 10-40 mg per kilogram of body weight every eight hours.
Method
The medicine is given as an injection (quickly injected) or an infusion (drip) directly into a large vein.
Important
For adults and adolescents, up to 2 g three times a day. For children, up to 40 mg/kg three times a day.
Possible Side Effects
COMMON
- •Stomach pain
- •Nausea
- •Vomiting
- •Diarrhea
- •Headache
- •Rash, itchy skin
- •Pain and inflammation (swelling) at the injection site
- •Increase in blood platelet count (seen in blood tests)
- •Changes in blood test results, for example, liver function tests
RARE
- •Blood changes (e.g., easy bruising, changes in white blood cells, increased bilirubin).
- •Changes in blood test results, for example, kidney function tests.
- •Tingling or prickling sensation.
- •Fungal infections of the mouth and vagina (thrush).
- •Bowel inflammation with diarrhea.
- •Tenderness or soreness of the vein where Meropenem Qilu is injected.
- •Other blood changes, symptoms can be recurrent infections, high fever, and sore throat.
- •Decreased potassium in the blood (can cause weakness, muscle cramps, tingling, and irregular heart rhythm).
- •Liver problems: Yellowing of the skin and eyes, itchy skin, dark urine or pale stools. Seek immediate medical attention if you notice these signs or symptoms.
- •Seizures.
- •Sudden disorientation and confusion (delirium).
Important Warnings
- Do not use if you are allergic to meropenem, other ingredients in this medicine, or other antibiotics (like penicillins).
- Tell your doctor if you have liver or kidney problems.
- Inform your doctor if you have had severe diarrhea caused by antibiotics.
- If you develop severe skin reactions (like rash, blisters, or peeling skin), contact a doctor immediately.
- Contact a doctor if your skin or eyes turn yellow, you experience itching, dark urine, or pale stools. These can be signs of liver problems.
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- Avoid use with valproic acid (epilepsy medication) as it may weaken its effect.
- Tell your doctor if you are pregnant, planning to become pregnant, or breastfeeding. Use during pregnancy should be avoided.
- Do not drive or operate machinery if you experience headaches, tingling, or involuntary muscle movements (seizures).