Meropenem IV Product introduction
Meropenem IV is an antibiotic that is use to treat severe infections of the skin, lungs, stomach, urinary tract, blood, and brain (eg. meningitis). It works by killing the bacteria that cause these problems. However, it will not treat a viral infection.
Meropenem IV is commonly use to treat critically ill patients admitted to the hospital. This medicine is given by drip/infusion or by direct injection into a vein, under the supervision of a doctor or a nurse. The dose will depend on what type of infection you have, where it is in the body, and how serious it is.
Uses of Meropenem IV
- Severe bacterial infections
Benefits of Meropenem IV
In Severe bacterial infections
Meropenem 500 mg or 1 gram Injection belongs to a group of medicines called carbapenem antibiotics. It works by killing bacteria which can cause serious infections. It is a versatile medicine use to treat many different types of bacterial infections such as infections of the brain (meningitis), lungs (pneumonia), abdomen, urinary tract, skin, blood, and heart.
Meropenem 500 mg or 1 gram Injection usually makes you feel better very quickly but you should continue taking it as even when you feel better to make sure that all bacteria are killed and do not become resistant.
Side effects of Meropenem Injection
Common side effects of Meropenem Injection
- Rash
- Headache
- Vomiting
- Nausea
- Itching
- Diarrhea
- Injection site inflammation
- Anemia (low number of red blood cells)
- Sepsis
- Constipation
- Apnea (absence of breathing)
- Shock
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