Merosure 250mg Injection
Alkem Laboratories Ltd

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In-stock 1 ml in 1 vial
339.00

USED FOR:
Serious bacterial infections

COMPOSITION:
Meropenem (250mg)

Therapeutic Uses:
anti infectives

Related Warnings
Alcohol

Interaction with alcohol is unknown. Please consult your doctor.

PROBABLY SAFE
Pregnancy
PROBABLY SAFE

Merosure 250mg Injection is probably safe to use during pregnancy.Animal studies have shown low or no adverse effect on the foetus, however, there are limited human studies. Please consult your doctor.

Lactation

Merosure 250mg Injection is probably safe to use during lactation. Limited human data suggests that the drug does not represent a significant risk to the baby.

Driving

It is not known whether Merosure 250mg Injection alters the ability to drive. Do not drive if you experience any symptoms that affect your ability to concentrate and react.

CAUTION
Kidney
CAUTION

Merosure 250mg Injection should be used with caution in patients with kidney disease. Dose adjustment of Merosure 250mg Injection may be needed. Please consult your doctor.

SAFE
Liver
SAFE

Merosure 250mg Injection is safe to use in patients with liver disease. No dose adjustment of Merosure 250mg Injection is recommended.

Meropenem   250mg

Uses of Merosure Injection
Merosure 250mg Injection is used in serious bacterial infectionsIt is used in infections of various body parts like skin and soft tissues, urinary tract, blood, brain and lungs (pneumonia).

How to use Merosure Injection
Your doctor or nurse will give you this medicine. Kindly do not self administer.

How Merosure Injection works
Merosure 250mg Injection is an antibiotic. It kills bacteria by preventing them from forming their own protective covering which is required for their survival in the human body.

Side Effects:

Common Nausea, Vomiting, Seizure.

Expert advice for Merosure 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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 Merosure safe?
Merosure is relatively safe if used at prescribed doses for the prescribed duration as advised by your doctor

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

Q. What organisms does Merosure cover?
Merosure 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.

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