XO PENAM – Meropenem Injection

Meropenem Injection: Meropenem injection is an injectable antibiotic for the treatment of deadly bacterial infections, supplied as a sterile powder for injection with water for injection in a tray pack. It belongs to a class of antibiotics called Meropenems for the treatment of severe and complicated bacterial infections such as pulmonary respiratory-related infections, skin infections, and UTI’s.

 Meropenem fights bacteria by attaching to proteins that are responsible for constructing the bacterial cell wall. This weakens the cell wall, and the cell is then broken apart. As a carbapenem, it has one of the widest ranges of activity of all antibacterial medicines, and still works against many bacteria that have become resistant to other types of antibiotics. It’s useful for treating severe infections.

Benefits Of Meropenem Injection

Meropenem is a very potent treatment that kills a wide variety of bacteria, and we have listed a few benefits of this injection below: 

• It fights critical blood-related infections
• Gives relief from infections such as pneumonia and Meningitis
• It treats severe and complicated bacterial infections
• Designed for hospital and intensive care use
• It acts quickly against serious infections

Common Side Effects Of Meropenem Injection

Most patients handle meropenem without problems when given under supervision, but there may be some side effects during treatment.

• Pain or inflammation at the injection site
• Nausea, vomiting, or diarrhoea
• Headache
• Rash
• Changes in liver enzyme levels
• Seizures in patients with pre-existing neurological defects 

Precautions for Meropenem Injection

Because of its potency, use meropenem under medical supervision, and review these precautions before use.

• Inject only under a doctor’s care at the hospital and avoid taking it at home.
• If you are taking any other medicine, inform your doctor before use
• Only be used for the treatment of infection when the first-line antibiotic fails 
• Avoid if you have a history of seizures
• Prevent use during pregnancy or breastfeeding unless clearly indicated.

Directions to Use

• Only given by doctors, as they know the required dosage. 
• Inform about your allergies or any medical problem you are facing.
•  Reconstitute the powder with sterile water for injection under aseptic conditions, and use the solution as directed.
• It is given by slow intravenous injection over about 3 to 5 minutes or by intravenous infusion over 15 to 30 minutes.
• The dose and length of treatment depend on the type and severity of the infection, the age and weight of the patient, and kidney function.

Storage

• Keep out of the reach of children.
• Do not use after the expiry date on the pack.
• Use only one reconstituted solution for one dose
• Store it below room temperature.