Meropenem SUN
Meropenem SUN is an antibiotic that kills bacteria and treats serious infections.
Form
injektio-/infuusiokuiva-aine liuosta varten
Strength
1 g
Active Ingredient
Meropenem trihydrate
Manufacturer
Sun Pharmaceutical Industries B.V.
How to Use
Dosage
For adults, the usual dose is 500 mg to 2 g every 8 hours. For children, the dose depends on weight and age, usually 10-40 mg per kilogram of child's weight every 8 hours. Children over 50 kg receive the adult dose.
Method
The medicine is given as an injection or infusion into a large vein. A doctor or nurse usually gives it, and it takes 5 to 30 minutes. Injections should be given at the same time each day.
Important
For adults, the maximum dose is usually 6 g per day (2 g every 8 hours). For children, the maximum dose depends on weight, but children over 50 kg receive the adult dose.
Possible Side Effects
COMMON
- •Stomach pain
- •Nausea (feeling sick)
- •Vomiting
- •Diarrhea
- •Headache
- •Rash, itchy skin
- •Pain and inflammation at the injection site
- •An increase in cells that help blood clot (seen in blood tests)
- •Changes in blood tests that check liver function
RARE
- •Changes in blood counts, such as a decrease in platelets (which can lead to easier bruising) or changes in white blood cell counts.
- •Changes in blood tests that check kidney function.
- •Tingling or numbness in the skin (like pins and needles).
- •Yeast infections in the mouth or vagina (thrush).
- •Bowel inflammation with diarrhea.
- •Tenderness or pain in the vein at the injection site.
- •Low potassium levels in the blood (can cause weakness, muscle cramps, or irregular heartbeats).
- •Liver problems (skin or eyes turn yellow, itchy skin, dark urine, or pale stools).
- •Seizures.
- •Sudden confusion or disorientation.
- •Red blood cell damage (symptoms may include shortness of breath, red or brown urine).
Important Warnings
- Do not use if you are allergic to meropenem or other antibiotics (like penicillins).
- Tell your doctor if you have liver or kidney disease, or if you have had severe diarrhea after taking other antibiotics.
- Tell your doctor immediately if you experience severe skin reactions, unexplained muscle pain, weakness, or dark urine.
- Inform your doctor if you notice yellowing of your skin or eyes, itchy skin, dark urine, or pale stools, as these could be signs of liver problems.
- Talk to your doctor if you are pregnant, breastfeeding, or taking other medicines, such as epilepsy medications (valproic acid) or blood thinners.
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- This medicine may cause headaches, tingling, twitching, or seizures, which can affect your ability to drive or operate machinery. Do not drive or use machines if you experience these symptoms.