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Merobax 250 mg Injection is a prescription drug, available for use as Injection. It is typically used for the treatment of Skin Infections, Meningioma. Merobax 250 mg Injection also has some secondary and off-label uses. These are listed below.
The correct dosage of Merobax 250 mg Injection depends on the patient's age, gender, and medical history. 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.
Merobax 250 mg Injection also has some side effects, the most common being Excessive sweating. While these are the most often observed Merobax 250 mg Injection side effects, there are can be others also. These have been listed below. Usually, these side effects of Merobax 250 mg Injection go away soon, and do not persist beyond the duration of the treatment. If, however, they worsen or do not go away, please speak with your physician.
Furthermore, you should know that effect of Merobax 250 mg Injection is Moderate for pregnant women and Moderate for women who are breastfeeding. Warnings related to Merobax 250 mg Injection's effects on the liver, heart and kidney, if any, have been listed below.
Merobax 250 mg Injection can cause adverse effects in certain medical conditions. It is strongly recommended to avoid Merobax 250 mg Injection in conditions like Heart Failure, Drug Allergy. Other contraindications of Merobax 250 mg Injection have been discussed in the sections ahead.
Additionally, Merobax 250 mg Injection may also adversely react with other medicines. See below for a complete list.
Along with the above-mentioned precautions, remember that taking Merobax 250 mg Injection is considered not safe while driving, and is not addictive.
Merobax 250 mg 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 Merobax 250 mg Injection safe for pregnant women?
Merobax can cause unwanted side effects in pregnant women. If you experience any side effects, stop taking Merobax right away. Take your doctor's advice before taking it again.
Is the use of Merobax 250 mg Injection safe during breastfeeding?
Breastfeeding women may feel side effects of Merobax. If you see any side effects, stop taking Merobax immediately and talk to your doctor. Take Merobax again, only after your doctor's advice.
What is the effect of Merobax 250 mg Injection on the Kidneys?
Merobax rarely harms the kidneys.
What is the effect of Merobax 250 mg Injection on the Liver?
Merobax is not harmful for the liver.
What is the effect of Merobax 250 mg Injection on the Heart?
Merobax is not harmful for the heart.
Merobax 250 mg Injection should not be taken with following medicines due to severe side effects it may cause to patients -
Severe
Moderate
If you are suffering from any of the following diseases, you should not take Merobax 250 mg Injection unless your doctor advises you to do so -
Is this Merobax 250 mg Injection habit forming or addictive?
No, there is no any evidence that Merobax 250 mg Injection is addictive.
Is it safe to drive or operate heavy machinery when consuming?
After taking Merobax 250 mg Injection, you should not drive or work on any heavy machine, as Merobax 250 mg Injection can make you drowsy.
Is it safe?
Yes, Merobax 250 mg Injection is safe but you must consult your doctor before taking it.
Is it able to treat mental disorders?
No, Merobax 250 mg Injection is not used to treat mental disorders.
Interaction between Food and Merobax 250 mg Injection
Taking Merobax 250 mg Injection with food is safe.
Interaction between Alcohol and Merobax 250 mg Injection
Due to lack of research, there is no information about the side effects of taking Merobax 250 mg Injection with alcohol.
Yes, you can use Merobax 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, Merobax can cause diarrhea by disturbing bacterial flora of gut. It is a common side effect of this drug. However, if you are experiencing severe diarrhea after consuming this medicine inform the doctor immediately and check if you can discontinue the medicine. Try keeping yourself hydrated, drink plenty of fluids and take ample rest.
Merobax 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. Merobax is a broad spectrum antibiotic, used for treating bacterial infections, such as pneumonia, lung and bronchial infections, meningitis, skin and abdominal (stomach area) infections.
Merobax 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, Merobax 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.
This medicine data has been created by -
B.Pharma, Pharmacy
5 Years of Experience
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