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Merocide is a commercial drug that is prescribed in the form of Injection. It is typically used for the treatment of Skin Infections, Meningioma. Merocide also has some secondary and off-label uses. These are listed below.
Medical history of the patient along with age and gender determines the dosage of Merocide. 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.
Merocide also has some side effects, the most common being Excessive sweating. While these are the most often observed Merocide side effects, there are can be others also. These have been listed below. Normally, these side effects of Merocide are not long lasting and go away when the treatment is finished. Please speak with your doctor if these side effects worsen or persist for a longer duration.
Furthermore, you should know that effect of Merocide is Moderate for pregnant women and Moderate for women who are breastfeeding. In addition, Merocide's effects on the liver, heart and kidney are discussed below in the Merocide related warnings section.
Merocide is contraindicated in people with pre-existing medical conditions like Heart Failure, Drug Allergy as it can result in adverse effects. Other contraindications of Merocide have been discussed in the sections ahead.
Drug interactions for Merocide have been reported in the medical literature. See below for a complete list.
Along with the above-mentioned precautions, remember that taking Merocide is considered not safe while driving, and is not addictive.
Merocide 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 Merocide safe for pregnant women?
Merocide can have harmful effects in pregnant women. If you experience any discomfort after using Merocide, then discontinue the use and take your doctor's advice.
Is the use of Merocide safe during breastfeeding?
Women who are breastfeeding can experience some moderate side effects of Merocide. Immediately discontinue Merocide 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 Merocide on the Kidneys?
Merocide rarely harms the kidneys.
What is the effect of Merocide on the Liver?
Merocide does not damage the liver.
What is the effect of Merocide on the Heart?
There are no any side effects of Merocide for the heart.
Merocide 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 Merocide unless your doctor advises you to do so -
Is this Merocide habit forming or addictive?
No, there is no any evidence that Merocide is addictive.
Is it safe to drive or operate heavy machinery when consuming?
After taking Merocide you may feel sleepy. So it is not advised to perform these activities.
Is it safe?
Yes, but consume Merocide only on doctor's advice.
Is it able to treat mental disorders?
No, the use of Merocide in mental disorders is not effective.
Interaction between Food and Merocide
Taking Merocide with food is safe.
Interaction between Alcohol and Merocide
Due to lack of research, there is no information about the side effects of taking Merocide with alcohol.
Yes, you can use Merocide 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, [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.
Ideally, Merocide 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
Merocide 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, Merocide can be taken for a cough, if it is associated with infection caused by bacteria. Please consult your doctor for the best treatment and diagnosis for cough.
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