Carporem 500 mg. 1 000 mg POWDER FOR INJECTION
PDF Leaflet Revision Date: 19 November 2021
Clinical Summary
Quick overview from the medicine insert
Indication
Treatment of infections caused by susceptible bacteria.
Dosage (summary)
Adults: 500 mg to 1000 mg IV every 8 hours; adjust for renal impairment.
Special Populations
- Renal impairment
- Hepatic impairment
- Elderly
Pregnancy & Breastfeeding
Not recommended in pregnancy; use caution in breastfeeding.
Key Drug Interactions
- Probenecid
- Valproic acid
- Warfarin
Contraindications
- Hypersensitivity to meropenem
- History of hypersensitivity to beta-lactam antibiotics
Common side effects
- Diarrhoea
- Nausea
- Injection site inflammation
Counselling Points
- Report any allergic reactions
- Monitor for signs of colitis
- Avoid mixing with other medications
Serious warnings
- Serious hypersensitivity reactions
- Seizures
- Antibiotic-associated colitis
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