Meroject 1 G And 500 Mg Powder For Injection 1 g /500 mg POWDER FOR INJECTION
PDF Leaflet Revision Date: 25 November 2024
Clinical Summary
Quick overview from the medicine insert
Indication
Treatment of various bacterial infections.
Dosage (summary)
500 mg to 1 g IV every 8 hours; adjust for renal impairment.
Special Populations
- Renal impairment
- Hepatic impairment
- Elderly
Pregnancy & Breastfeeding
Not recommended during pregnancy or breastfeeding.
Key Drug Interactions
- Probenecid
- Valproic acid
- Warfarin
Contraindications
- Hypersensitivity to meropenem
- Allergy to beta-lactams
Common side effects
- Diarrhoea
- Rash
- Nausea
- Injection site inflammation
Counselling Points
- Monitor for allergic reactions
- Report severe diarrhea
- Avoid use with valproic acid
Serious warnings
- Serious hypersensitivity reactions
- Seizures in CNS disorders
- Antibiotic-associated colitis
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