Meropenem is an injectable antibiotic that's sold under various brand names worldwide, one of which is "Merem." Meropenem usually known as meropenem trihydrate.it is available in the form of powder with is used for infusion.The powder is usually white to light yellow.The reconstituted solution is typically clear and colourless to yellowish.Other ingredients, known as excipients, might be present, such as sodium carbonate, which can serve as a pH adjuster or stabiliser. This drug is commonly used to treat different types of bacterial infection. It starts attacking the bacterial cell wall the moment it injects in the body and starts reducing the severity of the situation.
It is widely used and prescribed by doctors. Still its suggested to consult your doctor about other drugs you are consuming to avoid bad drug interactionsIt is one of the oldest and common drugs used by the patients and prescribed by the doctors it is used to treat all sorts of bacterial infections on a broad scale. Consult your doctor before getting this drug injected and tell your doctor about all the drugs you are taking in the mean process. Meropenem might interact with other medications, especially valproic acid (an anticonvulsant). This interaction may decrease blood levels of valproic acid, potentially reducing its efficacy.
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Manufactured By |
Global Pharmaceuticals |
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Product Form |
injection powder |
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Active Ingredient |
Merem |
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Recommended Dosage |
suggested by the doctor. |
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Prescription |
Required |
- Allergy: Inform the doctor if there's a history of allergy to meropenem or other antibiotics.
- Kidney disease: Dosage may need to be adjusted for patients with renal impairment.
- Seizures: Use with caution in patients with a history of seizures.
- Pregnancy and breastfeeding: Meropenem should be used during pregnancy only if clearly needed, and its use during breastfeeding requires careful consideration.
- Diarrhea
- Nausea or vomiting
- Headache
- Rash or itching
- Elevated liver enzymes
Serious side effects can include:
- Allergic reactions (difficulty breathing, swelling of the face or throat)
- Severe diarrhoea (possibly with blood)
- Seizures or unusual changes in mood or behaviour
- Signs of liver problems (yellowing of the skin or eyes, dark urine
Q1: I’m having trouble with my mood swings?
Feels like a constant depression
A: It's a common symptom and used to fade away on its own.
Q2: I’m having severe, Diarrhoea, what to do?
A: It's a common symptom incase of severity consult a doctor.
Q3: Incase if miss dose what to do?
A: Do not double dose, consult the doctor.