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Mpen is a prescription drug, available for use as Injection. Skin Infections, Meningioma are some of its major therapeutic uses. The alternative uses of Mpen have also been explained below.
Medical history of the patient along with age and gender determines the dosage of Mpen. Dosage also depends on the route of administration and your chief complaint for which the drug is prescribed. This information has been provided in detail in the dosage section.
Mpen also has some side effects, the most common being Excessive sweating. While these are the most often observed Mpen side effects, there are can be others also. These have been listed below. Normally, these side effects of Mpen are not long lasting and go away when the treatment is finished. If, however, they worsen or do not go away, please speak with your physician.
Mpen's effect during pregnancy is Moderate and Moderate while nursing. In addition, Mpen's effects on the liver, heart and kidney are discussed below in the Mpen related warnings section.
Mpen is contraindicated in people with pre-existing medical conditions like Heart Failure, Drug Allergy as it can result in adverse effects. Other contraindications of Mpen have been discussed in the sections ahead.
Drug interactions for Mpen have been reported in the medical literature. See below for a complete list.
You should also be aware that Mpen is not safe while driving, and is not addiction.
Mpen 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 Mpen safe for pregnant women?
Mpen may cause moderate side effects during pregnancy. If you feel its harmful effects, then stop taking this drug immediately, and do not take Mpen again without your doctor's advice.
Is the use of Mpen safe during breastfeeding?
If you are breastfeeding, you may experience some harmful effects of Mpen. In case you experience any of these, discontinue its use until you consult your doctor.
What is the effect of Mpen on the Kidneys?
Mpen rarely harms the kidneys.
What is the effect of Mpen on the Liver?
There are no any side effects of Mpen on the liver.
What is the effect of Mpen on the Heart?
Using Mpen does not have any harmful effects on the heart.
Mpen 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 Mpen unless your doctor advises you to do so -
Is this Mpen habit forming or addictive?
No, you will not get addicted to Mpen.
Is it safe to drive or operate heavy machinery when consuming?
After taking Mpen, you should not drive or work on any heavy machine, as Mpen can make you drowsy.
Is it safe?
Yes, but take Mpen only as per medical advice.
Is it able to treat mental disorders?
There is no benefit of taking Mpen for mental disorders.
Interaction between Food and Mpen
It is safe to take Mpen with food.
Interaction between Alcohol and Mpen
Due to lack of research, there is no information about the side effects of taking Mpen with alcohol.
Mpen 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.
Ideally, Mpen 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, Mpen 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.
Mpen 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.
Mpen 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. Mpen is a broad spectrum antibiotic, used for treating bacterial infections, such as pneumonia, lung and bronchial infections, meningitis, skin and abdominal (stomach area) infections.
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