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Mepem 500 Injection is a commercial drug that is prescribed in the form of Injection. Primarily, it is used for the treatment of Skin Infections, Meningioma. Mepem 500 Injection also has some secondary and off-label uses. These are listed below.
Medical history of the patient along with age and gender determines the dosage of Mepem 500 Injection. The condition it has been prescribed for, and the route of administration also determine the right dosage. This information has been provided in detail in the dosage section.
The side effects typically associated with Mepem 500 Injection include Excessive sweating. Some other side effects of Mepem 500 Injection have been listed ahead. Usually, these side effects of Mepem 500 Injection go away soon, and do not persist beyond the duration of the treatment. Please speak with your doctor if these side effects worsen or persist for a longer duration.
Furthermore, you should know that effect of Mepem 500 Injection is Moderate for pregnant women and Moderate for women who are breastfeeding. It is important to know if Mepem 500 Injection has any effect on the kidney, liver and heart. Information on such adverse effects, if any, has been given in the Mepem 500 Injection related warnings section.
Individuals suffering from medical conditions like Heart Failure, Drug Allergy must refrain from the use of Mepem 500 Injection since this can cause severe adverse effects. Other contraindications of Mepem 500 Injection have been discussed in the sections ahead.
Additionally, Mepem 500 Injection may also adversely react with other medicines. See below for a complete list.
Along with the above-mentioned precautions, remember that taking Mepem 500 Injection is considered not safe while driving, and is not addictive.
Mepem 500 Injection is used to treat the following -
Main Benefits
Other Benefits
This is the usual dosage recommended in most common treatment cases. Please remember that every patient and their case is different, so the dosage can be different based on the disease, route of administration, patient's age and medical history.
Find the right dosage based on disease and age
Age Group | Dosage |
Adult |
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Geriatric |
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13 - 18 years (Adolescent) |
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2 - 12 years (Child) |
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Infant (1 month to 2 years) |
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Neonates (0 to 1 month) |
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Based on research, the following side effects have been observed when Mepem 500 Injection is used -
Mild
Common
Is the use of Mepem 500 Injection safe for pregnant women?
Pregnant women may experience moderate side effects from Mepem. It is best to stop taking Mepem immediately and inform your doctor if you notice any discomfort.
Is the use of Mepem 500 Injection safe during breastfeeding?
Mepem may lead to some side effects in breastfeeding women. If you witness any unusal symptoms after taking Mepem, discontinue its use and call your doctor right away. Follow your doctor's advice regarding the use of Mepem.
What is the effect of Mepem 500 Injection on the Kidneys?
Mepem rarely affects the kidneys.
What is the effect of Mepem 500 Injection on the Liver?
There are no any side effects of Mepem on the liver.
What is the effect of Mepem 500 Injection on the Heart?
Mepem is completely safe for the heart.
If you are suffering from any of the following diseases, you should not take Mepem 500 Injection unless your doctor advises you to do so -
Is this Mepem 500 Injection habit forming or addictive?
No, there is no any evidence that Mepem 500 Injection is addictive.
Is it safe to drive or operate heavy machinery when consuming?
After taking Mepem 500 Injection, you should not drive or work on any heavy machine, as Mepem 500 Injection can make you drowsy.
Is it safe?
Mepem 500 Injection is safe but it is important to consult a doctor before taking it.
Is it able to treat mental disorders?
No, Mepem 500 Injection is not used to treat mental disorders.
Interaction between Food and Mepem 500 Injection
You can take Mepem 500 Injection with food.
Interaction between Alcohol and Mepem 500 Injection
Due to lack of research, nothing can be said about side effects of consuming alcohol while taking Mepem 500 Injection.
Mepem does not help in preventing cold, because the common cold is a viral infection. However, the drug can be used in the treatment of cold, if it is associated with a bacterial infection. You are recommended to consult your doctor for the best possible medicines to treat the common cold.
Yes, you can use Mepem to treat pneumonia. It effectively relieves pneumonia, especially in children. Treatment can vary from patient to patient, so you must consult your doctor before consuming medicine for pneumonia.
Yes, [Medicine[ can cause fever. It is a common side effect of this drug. If you experience high fever after taking this drug, then you are highly recommended to consult a doctor and follow his/her instructions.
Discontinuing Mepem in between may promote resistant to bacteria which result in a relapse of the infection. You are recommended to complete the course even after getting symptomatic relief. In case you feel any discomfort such as breathing problem and skin reactions while taking this medicine please inform your doctor immediately.
Yes, Mepem can treat UTI (urinary tract infection) but it is not generally preferred as a first line drug of choice for the treatment of UTI. It is only prescribed in UTI when other drugs are not effective in treating the infection or the severity of infection is very high.
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