MERONEM
Manufacturer Details
ASTRA ZENECA
AstraZeneca Pharma India Ltd
Bellary Road Hebbal
Bangalore 560024
Compositions:
Meropenem 500mg/1 g Injection,
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Strength
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Rate
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Packing Style
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500mg
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1475.00
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Injection
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1g
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2733.00
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Injection
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List of Related Indications:
- Intra-abdominal infection
- Pneumonia
- Septicaemia
List Of Drugs:
- Meropenem - Carbapenem- (FDC- List )-(Jan 2002)
Indication Type Description:
Drug Interaction:
Nephrotoxic drugs, probenecid, sodium valproate
Indication:
Intra-abdominal , gynaecological, skin and soft tissue infections
Chronic lower respiratory infections
Approved by (DCI) Drug Controller GENERAL - India For Marketing
(Ref- IDMA Publication)
Name of Drug Indication Date of Approval
1.Meropenem Injection B-Lactum Antibiotic 08-01-2002
2.Meropenem IP 1000mg 15-03-2011
+ Sulbactum sodium USP 500mg inj
For the treatment of Lower respiratory tract infection caused by
Gram negative bacteria in adults only
Adverse Reaction:
Rash, pruritus, Haematogical reactions, Reversible thrombocytopenia Abdominal pain G.I. upset, diarrhoea Candidiasis, pseudomembranous colitis Hepatic enzymes levels increases Headache, apnoea, Constipation, Clostridium difficile associated diarrhoea CDAD Seizures Positive Coombs tes Haemolytic anemia
Contra-Indications:
Peniciilin, cephalosporin or other beta-lactum allergy
Special precautions
Hepatic or renal impairment History of colitis
Pregnancy Lactation Hisory of seizures CNS disorders Monitor renal. hepatic and haematopoitic functions in long term use
Monitor valproic acid conc. when used concomittantly
Dosages/ Overdosage Etc:
Intra-abdominal , gynaecological, skin and soft tissue infections Chronic lower respiratory infections
Dosage-
500mg -1g every 8 hours children below 3 months - not recommended 3- 12 years - 10-20mg/kg every 8 hours
Administer by i.v. bolus injction over 5 minutes or i.v. infusion over 15 - 30 minutes
Pregnancy and lactation:
Use contraindicated during pregnancy and lactation Observe caution
