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Merosure 500 Injection is a commercial drug that is prescribed in the form of Injection. It is typically used for the treatment of Skin Infections, Meningioma. Other than this, Merosure 500 Injection has some other therapeutic uses, which have been discussed ahead.
The right dosage of Merosure 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. Detailed information has been provided in the dosage section.
Merosure 500 Injection also has some side effects, the most common being Excessive sweating. While these are the most often observed Merosure 500 Injection side effects, there are can be others also. These have been listed below. Usually, these side effects of Merosure 500 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.
In addition, Merosure 500 Injection's effect is Moderate during pregnancy and Moderate for lactating mothers. Warnings related to Merosure 500 Injection's effects on the liver, heart and kidney, if any, have been listed below.
Merosure 500 Injection can cause adverse effects in certain medical conditions. It is strongly recommended to avoid Merosure 500 Injection in conditions like Heart Failure, Drug Allergy. Other conditions have been mentioned below in the Merosure 500 Injection contraindications section.
Additionally, Merosure 500 Injection may also adversely react with other medicines. A complete list of these interactions is given below.
You should also be aware that Merosure 500 Injection is not safe while driving, and is not addiction.
Merosure 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 Merosure 500 Injection safe for pregnant women?
Merosure can have harmful effects in pregnant women. If you experience any discomfort after using Merosure, then discontinue the use and take your doctor's advice.
Is the use of Merosure 500 Injection safe during breastfeeding?
Merosure 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 Merosure 500 Injection on the Kidneys?
Merosure has very mild side effects on the kidneys.
What is the effect of Merosure 500 Injection on the Liver?
Merosure is completely safe for the liver.
What is the effect of Merosure 500 Injection on the Heart?
Using Merosure does not have any harmful effects on the heart.
If you are suffering from any of the following diseases, you should not take Merosure 500 Injection unless your doctor advises you to do so -
Is this Merosure 500 Injection habit forming or addictive?
Merosure 500 Injection is not addictive in nature.
Is it safe to drive or operate heavy machinery when consuming?
After taking Merosure 500 Injection, you should not drive or work on any heavy machine, as Merosure 500 Injection can make you drowsy.
Is it safe?
Merosure 500 Injection is safe but it is important to consult a doctor before taking it.
Is it able to treat mental disorders?
There is no benefit of taking Merosure 500 Injection for mental disorders.
Interaction between Food and Merosure 500 Injection
Taking Merosure 500 Injection with food does not harm your health.
Interaction between Alcohol and Merosure 500 Injection
No research has been done on this till date. Therefore, it is not known what the effect of taking Merosure 500 Injection with alcohol will be.
Discontinuing Merosure in between may promote resistant to bacteria which result in a relapse of the infection. You are recommended to complete the course even after getting symptomatic relief. In case you feel any discomfort such as breathing problem and skin reactions while taking this medicine please inform your doctor immediately.
Merosure can be safely taken as prescribed by your doctor. Do not discontinue the medicine suddenly or take it longer than prescribed duration.
Yes, you can use Merosure 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, Merosure 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, Merosure 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.
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