Meropenem Qilu
Meropenem Qilu is an antibiotic that kills bacteria causing severe infections.
Form
injektio-/infuusiokuiva-aine liuosta varten
Strength
1 g
Active Ingredient
Meropenem trihydrate
Manufacturer
Qilu Pharma Spain S.L.
How to Use
Dosage
Typical dosage for adults is 500 mg to 2 g every 8 hours; for children over 3 months, 10-40 mg per kg every 8 hours, up to the adult dose for those over 50 kg.
Method
It is given as an injection (quick shot) or infusion (drip) into a large vein, typically over 5 to 30 minutes.
Important
For adults and adolescents, up to 6 g per day; for children, up to 120 mg per kg per day.
Possible Side Effects
COMMON
- •Abdominal pain
- •Nausea
- •Vomiting
- •Diarrhea
- •Headache
- •Rash, itchy skin
- •Pain and inflammation at the injection site
- •Increased platelet count (seen in blood tests)
- •Changes in blood test results, such as liver function tests
RARE
- •Changes in blood tests (e.g., fewer platelets causing easy bruising, changes in white blood cells, or increased bilirubin)
- •Changes in blood tests showing kidney function problems
- •Tingling or numbness
- •Fungal infections in the mouth or vagina (thrush)
- •Bowel inflammation with severe diarrhea
- •Tenderness or soreness of the vein where the medicine was given
- •Low potassium in the blood (can cause weakness, muscle cramps, tingling, and irregular heartbeat)
- •Convulsions (seizures)
- •Sudden confusion or disorientation
Important Warnings
- Do not use Meropenem Qilu if you are allergic to meropenem, other carbapenem antibiotics, penicillins, or cephalosporins.
- Tell your doctor if you have liver or kidney disease, or severe diarrhea from other antibiotics.
- Seek immediate medical help if you develop severe skin reactions like rash, itching, swelling of the face/lips, or difficulty breathing.
- Contact your doctor if you notice yellow skin/eyes, itchy skin, dark urine, or pale stools, as these can be signs of liver problems.
- Meropenem Qilu should generally be avoided during pregnancy; discuss with your doctor if you are pregnant or breastfeeding.
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- Do not drive or use machines if you experience headaches, tingling, or involuntary muscle movements (convulsions) with loss of consciousness.