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Merosig 500 Injection, a prescription drug, is manufactured in various forms such as Injection. Skin Infections, Meningioma are some of its major therapeutic uses. Secondary and off-label uses of Merosig 500 Injection have also been mentioned below.
The right dosage of Merosig 500 Injection depends on the age, gender, and medical history of the patient. Besides the medical condition it is advised for, the route of administration also plays an important role in determining the correct drug dosage. Refer to the dosage section for a detailed discussion.
Common side effects of Merosig 500 Injection include Excessive sweating. While these are the most often observed Merosig 500 Injection side effects, there are can be others also. These have been listed below. Normally, these side effects of Merosig 500 Injection are not long lasting and go away when the treatment is finished. Consult your doctor if these side effects become worse or stay for a longer duration.
Furthermore, you should know that effect of Merosig 500 Injection is Moderate for pregnant women and Moderate for women who are breastfeeding. Further, the section on Merosig 500 Injection related warnings talks about Merosig 500 Injection's effects on the liver, heart and kidney.
Merosig 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. Other conditions have been mentioned below in the Merosig 500 Injection contraindications section.
Drug interactions for Merosig 500 Injection have been reported in the medical literature. Refer to the list below for further details.
Along with the above-mentioned precautions, remember that taking Merosig 500 Injection is considered not safe while driving, and is not addictive.
Merosig 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 Merosig 500 Injection safe for pregnant women?
Merosig may cause moderate side effects during pregnancy. If you feel its harmful effects, then stop taking this drug immediately, and do not take Merosig again without your doctor's advice.
Is the use of Merosig 500 Injection safe during breastfeeding?
Women who are breastfeeding can experience some moderate side effects of Merosig. Immediately discontinue Merosig 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 Merosig 500 Injection on the Kidneys?
Merosig may have mild side effects on the kidneys.
What is the effect of Merosig 500 Injection on the Liver?
Using Merosig does not have any harmful effects on the liver.
What is the effect of Merosig 500 Injection on the Heart?
You can take Merosig without any fear of damage to the heart.
Merosig 500 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 Merosig 500 Injection unless your doctor advises you to do so -
Is this Merosig 500 Injection habit forming or addictive?
Forming a habit of Merosig 500 Injection has not been reported.
Is it safe to drive or operate heavy machinery when consuming?
No, you should do not do anything that requires concentration and attention as the Merosig 500 Injection can make you feel drowsy.
Is it safe?
Merosig 500 Injection should be used only after doctor's advice.
Is it able to treat mental disorders?
No, the use of Merosig 500 Injection in mental disorders is not effective.
Interaction between Food and Merosig 500 Injection
Taking Merosig 500 Injection with food does not harm your health.
Interaction between Alcohol and Merosig 500 Injection
Due to lack of research, nothing can be said about side effects of consuming alcohol while taking Merosig 500 Injection.
Merosig works by inhibiting the growth of bacterial cell wall which is essential for the growth of bacteria. Hence, in this way, it prevents us from bacterial infection.
Yes, you can use Merosig 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, Merosig 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.
No, you can not buy Merosig over-the-counter. It is a prescription drug, without prescription of a healthcare practitioner, you can not buy directly from the pharmacy. It is for our own safety, please remember taking antibiotics without doctors advice can lead to unwanted side effects.
Merosig 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.
This medicine data has been created by -
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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