Ran Meropenem 500/ Ran Meropenem 1 G 500 mg & 1 g Injection.
Clinical Summary
Quick overview from the medicine insert
Indication
Treatment of infections caused by susceptible bacteria.
Dosage (summary)
500 mg to 1 g IV every 8 hours; adjust for renal impairment.
Special Populations
- Renal impairment
- Hepatic impairment
Pregnancy & Breastfeeding
Not established in pregnancy; avoid in breastfeeding.
Key Drug Interactions
- Probenecid
- Valproic acid
Contraindications
- Hypersensitivity to meropenem
- History of hypersensitivity to beta-lactams
Common side effects
- Nausea
- Diarrhoea
- Headache
- Rash
Counselling Points
- Report any allergic reactions
- Monitor for gastrointestinal symptoms
- Avoid in pregnancy and breastfeeding
Serious warnings
- Serious hypersensitivity reactions
- Seizures
- Antibiotic-associated colitis
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