Meropenem Stada
Meropenem Stada is an antibiotic that kills bacteria causing serious infections.
Form
injektio-/infuusiokuiva-aine liuosta varten
Strength
1 g
Active Ingredient
Meropenem trihydrate
Manufacturer
STADA Arzneimittel AG
How to Use
Dosage
The usual adult dose is 500 mg to 2 g every 8 hours. For children over 3 months to 12 years, the dose is 10-40 mg per kg of body weight every 8 hours. Children over 50 kg receive adult doses.
Method
Meropenem Stada is given as an injection or infusion into a large vein. An injection can take 5 to 30 minutes.
Important
Up to 6 grams for adults, and up to 120 mg per kg for children, given in divided doses.
Possible Side Effects
COMMON
- •Stomach ache
- •Nausea
- •Vomiting
- •Diarrhea
- •Headache
- •Rash, itchy skin
- •Pain and inflammation
- •Increased number of platelets in blood (seen in blood tests)
- •Changes in blood test results, including liver function tests
RARE
- •Changes in blood (e.g., easy bruising from fewer platelets, changes in white blood cells, increased bilirubin)
- •Changes in blood test results, including kidney function tests
- •Tingling or "pins and needles" sensation
- •Fungal infections in the mouth or vagina
- •Low potassium in blood (causing weakness, muscle cramps, tingling, or irregular heartbeat)
- •Seizures
- •Bowel inflammation with diarrhea
- •Soreness or pain in the vein where Meropenem Stada is injected
- •Other blood changes (e.g., frequent infections, high fever, sore throat)
- •Sudden severe rash, blisters, or peeling skin, possibly with high fever and joint pain
Important Warnings
- Tell your doctor if you have liver or kidney problems.
- Tell your doctor if you have had severe diarrhea caused by antibiotics.
- Tell your doctor immediately if you notice yellow skin or eyes, itchy skin, dark urine, or pale stools, as these can be signs of liver problems.
- Do not use Meropenem Stada if you are allergic to meropenem or any other ingredient in this medicine.
- If you are allergic to other antibiotics (like penicillin or cephalosporins), you might also be allergic to Meropenem Stada.
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- Do not use Meropenem Stada if you are taking sodium valproate (for epilepsy), as it can make it less effective.
- Do not stop using Meropenem Stada unless your doctor tells you to.
- If you experience a severe allergic reaction (sudden rash, swelling of face/lips/tongue, difficulty breathing), stop use and seek immediate medical help.
- If you notice unexpected shortness of breath or red/brown urine, seek immediate medical help, as these can be signs of red blood cell damage.