Meropenem 500mg Injection$12.00
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Meropenem 500mg Injection
SKU GME1303Antibiotics
Product Introduction
Meropenem 500mg Injection is an intravenous carbapenem antibiotic for serious infections caused by susceptible bacteria. It comes as a powder that healthcare staff prepare before administration.
How to use
A healthcare professional prepares the powder for injection or infusion into a vein. A standard infusion usually takes 15 to 30 minutes. The amount and interval depend on the infection and kidney function.
How it works
Meropenem binds to bacterial proteins needed to build the cell wall. Susceptible bacteria cannot maintain that wall and die.
Side effects
Diarrhoea, nausea, rash and discomfort at the injection site can occur. Severe or bloody diarrhoea, a widespread rash, breathing difficulty or a seizure needs prompt medical attention.
Important information
Tell the treating team about a severe reaction to penicillins or other beta-lactam antibiotics, kidney disease or seizures. Meropenem can lower blood levels of valproate and reduce seizure control.
Uses
- Selected serious bacterial infections of the lungs, abdomen, urinary tract, skin or central nervous system.
Benefits
Intravenous treatment can control susceptible infections when an oral antibiotic is unsuitable. Culture results can help the team narrow treatment once the bacterium is identified.
What does 500mg on the vial mean?
It is the total amount of meropenem powder in the vial. The concentration of the prepared solution depends on how it is diluted.
Why does the team ask about valproate?
Meropenem can rapidly reduce valproate levels and make seizures harder to control. The treatment team can plan an alternative regimen.
Can kidney disease change the treatment interval?
Yes. Meropenem is cleared mainly through the kidneys. Reduced kidney function can require a different dose or interval.
Why might another antibiotic replace it after a culture result?
A culture can identify the bacterium and show which antibiotics work against it. A narrower antibiotic may then be enough.
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