Meropenem Steriscience
Meropenem Steriscience is an antibiotic that kills bacteria causing serious infections in different parts of the body.
Form
injektio-/infuusiokuiva-aine liuosta varten
Strength
1 g
Active Ingredient
Meropenem trihydrate
Manufacturer
Steriscience B.V.
How to Use
Dosage
For adults, typically 500-2000 mg every 8 hours. For children aged 3 months to 12 years, the dose is 10-40 mg per kg of body weight, usually every 8 hours; children over 50 kg receive adult doses.
Method
This medicine is given as an injection or infusion into a large vein by a doctor or nurse. An injection can take 5-30 minutes.
Important
The maximum daily dose is usually 6000 mg (6 grams) for adults, but your doctor will decide the exact dose based on your infection.
Possible Side Effects
COMMON
- •Stomach ache
- •Nausea
- •Vomiting
- •Diarrhea
- •Headache
- •Skin rash
- •Itchy skin
- •Pain or inflammation at the injection site
- •Increased blood platelets (seen in blood tests)
- •Changes in blood test results (e.g., liver function)
RARE
- •Changes in blood tests (e.g., lower platelets, changes in white blood cells, increased bilirubin, kidney function changes)
- •Tingling or pins and needles sensation
- •Yeast infections in the mouth or vagina
- •Bowel inflammation with diarrhea
- •Pain or tenderness in the veins at the injection site
- •Other blood changes (e.g., recurrent infections, high fever, sore throat)
- •Seizures
- •Acute confusion
Important Warnings
- Do not use if you are allergic to meropenem, other carbapenem antibiotics, or other similar antibiotics like penicillin or cephalosporins.
- Tell your doctor if you have liver or kidney problems.
- Tell your doctor if you have had severe diarrhea after taking other antibiotics.
- Seek immediate medical help if you develop severe skin reactions like rash, itching, swelling, or blistering.
- This medicine is not recommended for children under 3 months old.
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- This medicine can cause headaches, tingling, or seizures, which may affect your ability to drive or use machines. Do not drive or operate machinery if you experience these effects.
- Tell your doctor about all other medicines you are taking, especially probenecid (for gout), valproic acid (for epilepsy), and blood thinners.
- If you are pregnant or breastfeeding, or planning to be, ask your doctor for advice. This medicine should generally be avoided during pregnancy.