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Maxopen 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. Secondary and off-label uses of Maxopen 500 Injection have also been mentioned below.
The optimal dosage of Maxopen 500 Injection is largely dependent on the individual's body weight, medical history, gender and age. Dosage also depends on the route of administration and your chief complaint for which the drug is prescribed. Detailed information has been provided in the dosage section.
Maxopen 500 Injection also has some side effects, the most common being Excessive sweating. While these are the most often observed Maxopen 500 Injection side effects, there are can be others also. These have been listed below. Usually, these side effects of Maxopen 500 Injection go away soon, and do not persist beyond the duration of the treatment. However, if these continue for a longer time, consult your doctor right away.
In addition, Maxopen 500 Injection's effect is Moderate during pregnancy and Moderate for lactating mothers. Further, the section on Maxopen 500 Injection related warnings talks about Maxopen 500 Injection's effects on the liver, heart and kidney.
Maxopen 500 Injection can cause adverse effects in certain medical conditions. It is strongly recommended to avoid Maxopen 500 Injection in conditions like Heart Failure, Drug Allergy. Other contraindications of Maxopen 500 Injection have been discussed in the sections ahead.
Drug interactions for Maxopen 500 Injection have been reported in the medical literature. A complete list of these interactions is given below.
Along with the above-mentioned precautions, remember that taking Maxopen 500 Injection is considered not safe while driving, and is not addictive.
Maxopen 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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Is the use of Maxopen 500 Injection safe for pregnant women?
Pregnant women may experience moderate side effects from Maxopen. It is best to stop taking Maxopen immediately and inform your doctor if you notice any discomfort.
Is the use of Maxopen 500 Injection safe during breastfeeding?
Women who are breastfeeding can experience some moderate side effects of Maxopen. Immediately discontinue Maxopen if you observe any side effects. Contact your doctor, and restart using it only if your doctor considers it safe for you.
What is the effect of Maxopen 500 Injection on the Kidneys?
Maxopen may have mild side effects on the kidneys.
What is the effect of Maxopen 500 Injection on the Liver?
Maxopen does not damage the liver.
What is the effect of Maxopen 500 Injection on the Heart?
Maxopen is not harmful for the heart.
If you are suffering from any of the following diseases, you should not take Maxopen 500 Injection unless your doctor advises you to do so -
Is this Maxopen 500 Injection habit forming or addictive?
Maxopen 500 Injection does not cause addiction.
Is it safe to drive or operate heavy machinery when consuming?
No, you should not drive or operate heavy machinery after taking Maxopen 500 Injection as you may feel sleepy.
Is it safe?
Yes, but consume Maxopen 500 Injection only on doctor's advice.
Is it able to treat mental disorders?
No, Maxopen 500 Injection cannot treat any kind of mental disorder.
Interaction between Food and Maxopen 500 Injection
Taking Maxopen 500 Injection with food is safe.
Interaction between Alcohol and Maxopen 500 Injection
No research has been done on this till date. Therefore, it is not known what the effect of taking Maxopen 500 Injection with alcohol will be.
Discontinuing Maxopen 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, [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.
Yes, you can use Maxopen 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.
Maxopen 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.
Yes, Maxopen can be taken for a cough, if it is associated with infection caused by bacteria. Please consult your doctor for the best treatment and diagnosis for cough.
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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
