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Menem is a prescription medicine that is available as a Injection. It is typically used for the treatment of Skin Infections, Meningioma. Other than this, Menem has some other therapeutic uses, which have been discussed ahead.
Medical history of the patient along with age and gender determines the dosage of Menem. Individual symptoms and route of administration also determines the right dosage. For detailed information on this, read through the dosage section.
The side effects typically associated with Menem include Excessive sweating. Some other side effects of Menem have been listed ahead. Such side effects of Menem 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 Menem has a Moderate effect for pregnant women and Moderate effect on lactating mothers. In addition, Menem's effects on the liver, heart and kidney are discussed below in the Menem related warnings section.
Menem can cause adverse effects in certain medical conditions. It is strongly recommended to avoid Menem in conditions like Heart Failure, Drug Allergy. Other contraindications of Menem have been discussed in the sections ahead.
Drug reaction of Menem with other medicines has been reported. A complete list of these interactions is given below.
In addition to the above precautions for Menem, it is important to know that it is not safe while driving, and is not habit-forming.
Menem 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 Menem safe for pregnant women?
Menem can cause unwanted side effects in pregnant women. If you experience any side effects, stop taking Menem right away. Take your doctor's advice before taking it again.
Is the use of Menem safe during breastfeeding?
Women who are breastfeeding can experience some moderate side effects of Menem. Immediately discontinue Menem 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 Menem on the Kidneys?
Menem rarely affects the kidneys.
What is the effect of Menem on the Liver?
Menem does not damage the liver.
What is the effect of Menem on the Heart?
Using Menem does not have any harmful effects on the heart.
Menem 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 Menem unless your doctor advises you to do so -
Is this Menem habit forming or addictive?
No, you will not get addicted to Menem.
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 Menem can make you feel drowsy.
Is it safe?
Yes, Menem is safe but you must consult your doctor before taking it.
Is it able to treat mental disorders?
No, Menem cannot treat any kind of mental disorder.
Interaction between Food and Menem
It is safe to take Menem with food.
Interaction between Alcohol and Menem
Information about the interaction of Menem and alcohol is not currently available because this topic has not been researched yet.
Yes, you can use Menem 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.
Menem 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.
Menem 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. Menem is a broad spectrum antibiotic, used for treating bacterial infections, such as pneumonia, lung and bronchial infections, meningitis, skin and abdominal (stomach area) infections.
Yes, Menem 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.
No, you can not buy Menem 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.
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