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Meromer 500 Injection is a prescription medicine that is available as a Injection. It is typically used for the treatment of Skin Infections, Meningioma. Other than this, Meromer 500 Injection has some other therapeutic uses, which have been discussed ahead.
The right dosage of Meromer 500 Injection depends on the age, gender, and medical history of the patient. 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.
The most common side effects of Meromer 500 Injection are Excessive sweating. Apart from the aforementioned side effects, Meromer 500 Injection can also lead to other problems, which have been listed below. Such side effects of Meromer 500 Injection normally do not last long and go away once the treatment is completed. If, however, they worsen or do not go away, please speak with your physician.
It is also important to note that Meromer 500 Injection has a Moderate effect for pregnant women and Moderate effect on lactating mothers. In addition, Meromer 500 Injection's effects on the liver, heart and kidney are discussed below in the Meromer 500 Injection related warnings section.
Meromer 500 Injection is not recommended if you suffer from certain medical conditions as it can have adverse effects. Heart Failure, Drug Allergy are examples of such conditions. Some other conditions that can be affected by Meromer 500 Injection are listed in the contraindications section below.
Drug interactions for Meromer 500 Injection have been reported in the medical literature. See below for a complete list.
Along with the above-mentioned precautions, remember that taking Meromer 500 Injection is considered not safe while driving, and is not addictive.
Meromer 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 Meromer 500 Injection safe for pregnant women?
Meromer may have some side effects during pregnancy. Pregnant women should discontinue the use of Meromer, and talk to their doctor, if they notice any discomfort.
Is the use of Meromer 500 Injection safe during breastfeeding?
Meromer may lead to some side effects in breastfeeding women. If you witness any unusal symptoms after taking Meromer, discontinue its use and call your doctor right away. Follow your doctor's advice regarding the use of Meromer.
What is the effect of Meromer 500 Injection on the Kidneys?
Meromer rarely harms the kidneys.
What is the effect of Meromer 500 Injection on the Liver?
There are no any side effects of Meromer on the liver.
What is the effect of Meromer 500 Injection on the Heart?
There are no any side effects of Meromer for the heart.
If you are suffering from any of the following diseases, you should not take Meromer 500 Injection unless your doctor advises you to do so -
Is this Meromer 500 Injection habit forming or addictive?
Meromer 500 Injection is not addictive in nature.
Is it safe to drive or operate heavy machinery when consuming?
You may feel sleepy or tired after taking Meromer 500 Injection. So it is best to avoid driving.
Is it safe?
Yes, but consume Meromer 500 Injection only on doctor's advice.
Is it able to treat mental disorders?
No, Meromer 500 Injection cannot treat any kind of mental disorder.
Interaction between Food and Meromer 500 Injection
You can take Meromer 500 Injection with food.
Interaction between Alcohol and Meromer 500 Injection
Information about the interaction of Meromer 500 Injection and alcohol is not currently available because this topic has not been researched yet.
Ideally, Meromer 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
Meromer 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, Meromer 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.
Yes, Meromer 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.
Meromer 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.
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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