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Emstar 250 Injection, a prescription drug, is manufactured in various forms such as Injection. It is typically used for the treatment of Skin Infections, Meningioma. Other than this, Emstar 250 Injection has some other therapeutic uses, which have been discussed ahead.
The correct dosage of Emstar 250 Injection depends on the patient's age, gender, and medical history. The condition it has been prescribed for, and the route of administration also determine the right dosage. For detailed information on this, read through the dosage section.
Common side effects of Emstar 250 Injection include Excessive sweating. While these are the most often observed Emstar 250 Injection side effects, there are can be others also. These have been listed below. Normally, these side effects of Emstar 250 Injection are not long lasting and go away when the treatment is finished. If, however, they worsen or do not go away, please speak with your physician.
In addition, Emstar 250 Injection's effect is Moderate during pregnancy and Moderate for lactating mothers. Warnings related to Emstar 250 Injection's effects on the liver, heart and kidney, if any, have been listed below.
Individuals suffering from medical conditions like Heart Failure, Drug Allergy must refrain from the use of Emstar 250 Injection since this can cause severe adverse effects. Some other conditions that can be affected by Emstar 250 Injection are listed in the contraindications section below.
Besides this, Emstar 250 Injection may also have severe interaction with some medicines. Refer to the list below for further details.
Along with the above-mentioned precautions, remember that taking Emstar 250 Injection is considered not safe while driving, and is not addictive.
Emstar 250 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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Is the use of Emstar 250 Injection safe for pregnant women?
Emstar can cause unwanted side effects in pregnant women. If you experience any side effects, stop taking Emstar right away. Take your doctor's advice before taking it again.
Is the use of Emstar 250 Injection safe during breastfeeding?
If you are breastfeeding, you may experience some harmful effects of Emstar. In case you experience any of these, discontinue its use until you consult your doctor.
What is the effect of Emstar 250 Injection on the Kidneys?
Emstar may have mild side effects on the kidneys.
What is the effect of Emstar 250 Injection on the Liver?
Emstar is not harmful for the liver.
What is the effect of Emstar 250 Injection on the Heart?
You can take Emstar without any fear of damage to the heart.
If you are suffering from any of the following diseases, you should not take Emstar 250 Injection unless your doctor advises you to do so -
Is this Emstar 250 Injection habit forming or addictive?
Forming a habit of Emstar 250 Injection has not been reported.
Is it safe to drive or operate heavy machinery when consuming?
After taking Emstar 250 Injection you may feel sleepy. So it is not advised to perform these activities.
Is it safe?
Emstar 250 Injection is safe but it is important to consult a doctor before taking it.
Is it able to treat mental disorders?
Emstar 250 Injection is unable to treat or cure mental disorders.
Interaction between Food and Emstar 250 Injection
You can take Emstar 250 Injection with food.
Interaction between Alcohol and Emstar 250 Injection
Information about the interaction of Emstar 250 Injection and alcohol is not currently available because this topic has not been researched yet.
Ideally, Emstar should be taken 3 daily or as advised by your doctor. generally, meropenem injections are given in the hospital. Precautions must be taken in patients seizures, brain disease, or kidney disease
Emstar is a brand name for Meropenem and available in injection form. It is a prescription drug that belongs to the class of medication called carbapenem antibiotics. Emstar is a broad spectrum antibiotic, used for treating bacterial infections, such as pneumonia, lung and bronchial infections, meningitis, skin and abdominal (stomach area) infections.
Emstar is a prescription drug so do not take it without consulting doctor. It can be harmful to the people to take this medicine without a doctor's advice.
Emstar can be safely taken as prescribed by your doctor. Do not discontinue the medicine suddenly or take it longer than prescribed duration.
Yes, Emstar is safe to use, if taken prescribed quantity for the prescribed duration as directed by a doctor. However, few known side effects are observed such as diarrhea, headache, and nausea & vomiting. If you are experiencing any of the above-mentioned side effects inform your doctor immediately.
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References
US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) [Internet]. Maryland. USA; Package leaflet information for the user; Merrem® IV (meropenem)
KD Tripathi. [link]. Seventh Edition. New Delhi, India: Jaypee Brothers Medical Publishers; 2013: Page No 731