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Merotop 500 Injection, a prescription drug, is manufactured in various forms such as Injection. It is primarily used for the treatment of Skin Infections, Meningioma. Other than this, Merotop 500 Injection has some other therapeutic uses, which have been discussed ahead.
The optimal dosage of Merotop 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. Refer to the dosage section for a detailed discussion.
The side effects typically associated with Merotop 500 Injection include Excessive sweating. Apart from the aforementioned side effects, Merotop 500 Injection can also lead to other problems, which have been listed below. Normally, these side effects of Merotop 500 Injection are not long lasting and go away when the treatment is finished. However, if these continue for a longer time, consult your doctor right away.
It is also important to note that Merotop 500 Injection has a Moderate effect for pregnant women and Moderate effect on lactating mothers. It is important to know if Merotop 500 Injection has any effect on the kidney, liver and heart. Information on such adverse effects, if any, has been given in the Merotop 500 Injection related warnings section.
Merotop 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 contraindications of Merotop 500 Injection have been discussed in the sections ahead.
Drug reaction of Merotop 500 Injection with other medicines has been reported. Refer to the list below for further details.
In addition to the above precautions for Merotop 500 Injection, it is important to know that it is not safe while driving, and is not habit-forming.
Merotop 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 Merotop 500 Injection safe for pregnant women?
Merotop can have harmful effects in pregnant women. If you experience any discomfort after using Merotop, then discontinue the use and take your doctor's advice.
Is the use of Merotop 500 Injection safe during breastfeeding?
Merotop can cause moderate side effects on breastfeeding women. If you feel its side effects, then stop taking this drug and consult your doctor. Take this medicine again only if your doctor advises to do so.
What is the effect of Merotop 500 Injection on the Kidneys?
Merotop may have mild side effects on the kidneys.
What is the effect of Merotop 500 Injection on the Liver?
There are no any side effects of Merotop on the liver.
What is the effect of Merotop 500 Injection on the Heart?
Merotop is completely safe for the heart.
Merotop 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 Merotop 500 Injection unless your doctor advises you to do so -
Is this Merotop 500 Injection habit forming or addictive?
Merotop 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 Merotop 500 Injection. So it is best to avoid driving.
Is it safe?
Merotop 500 Injection is safe but it is important to consult a doctor before taking it.
Is it able to treat mental disorders?
No, the use of Merotop 500 Injection in mental disorders is not effective.
Interaction between Food and Merotop 500 Injection
It is safe to take Merotop 500 Injection with food.
Interaction between Alcohol and Merotop 500 Injection
It is difficult to say anything about the effect of Merotop 500 Injection and alcohol. No research has been done on this yet.
Ideally, Merotop 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
Yes, Merotop 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.
Yes, Merotop 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, [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.
Merotop can be safely taken as prescribed by your doctor. Do not discontinue the medicine suddenly or take it longer than prescribed duration.
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