Common Nausea, Vomiting, Seizure.

Expert advice for Merocrit Powder for Injection
Meropenem is given as an injection directly into a vein by a doctor or nurse using water for injections or a suitable infusion fluid. Do not start or continue the meropenem and consult your doctor:

If you have kidney or liver problems.
If you have a history of seizures or central nervous system problems (e.g. brain lesions).
If you experience severe and persistent diarrhea after taking antibiotics.
If you are taking other drugs like probenecid, valproic acid, or oral anticoagulants like warfarin.
If you are pregnant, planning to become pregnant or breastfeeding.

Q. Is meropenem a penicillin, cephalosporin, or beta lactam drug?
Meropenem is not a penicillin or cephalosporin drug. It is a carbapenem beta-lactam antibiotic

Q. Is Merocrit safe?
Merocrit is relatively safe if used at prescribed doses for the prescribed duration as advised by your doctor

Q. Is Merocrit dialyzable?
Yes, Merocrit is dialyzable

Q. Is meropenem compatible with vancomycin, or potassium?
Meropenem may be compatible with potassium or vancomycin. Please consult your doctor before taking the drug

Q. Is Merocrit nephrotoxic, vesicant or cause thrombocytopenia?
Merocrit may be nephrotoxic, vesicant, and may cause thrombocytopenia. Please consult your doctor if you experience these side effects

Q. What organisms does Merocrit cover?
Merocrit is active against gram-positive and gram-negative bacteria, aerobes as well as anaerobes. It is effective against enterococcus, streptococcus, and methicillin-sensitive Staphylococcus aureus (MSSA), but not effective against listeria or methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus.