Product Details
Meropenem injection
250MG/500MG/1GM/2GM
Product Description :
MEROPENEM INJECTION 250 mg / 500 mg / 1 g / 2 g
Sterile Powder for Solution for Intravenous Administration
COMPOSITION
Each vial contains:
Meropenem Trihydrate equivalent to Meropenem ............... 250 mg
or
Meropenem Trihydrate equivalent to Meropenem ............... 500 mg
or
Meropenem Trihydrate equivalent to Meropenem ............... 1 g
or
Meropenem Trihydrate equivalent to Meropenem ............... 2 g
Excipients: As applicable.
PHARMACEUTICAL FORM
Sterile, white to pale yellow powder for solution for intravenous administration.
THERAPEUTIC CLASS
Carbapenem Antibiotic
INDICATIONS
Meropenem Injection is indicated for the treatment of serious bacterial infections caused by susceptible microorganisms.
It may be used in the treatment of:
• Severe lower respiratory tract infections
• Complicated urinary tract infections
• Intra-abdominal infections
• Complicated skin and soft-tissue infections
• Septicemia and bloodstream infections
• Bacterial meningitis
• Serious hospital-acquired bacterial infections
• Other severe infections caused by susceptible bacteria
Treatment should be guided by the susceptibility of the causative organism and applicable antimicrobial guidelines.
CONTRAINDICATIONS
Meropenem is contraindicated in patients with known hypersensitivity to meropenem, other carbapenems, penicillins, cephalosporins or any component of the formulation.
DRUG INTERACTIONS
Particular consideration may be required with concomitant use of:
• Valproic acid or valproate
• Probenecid
• Anticoagulants such as warfarin
• Other medicines affecting renal function
The treating physician should review all concomitant medications before administration.
ADMINISTRATION
Meropenem Injection is intended for intravenous administration.
The contents of the vial should be reconstituted with a suitable compatible diluent under appropriate aseptic conditions.
The reconstituted solution should be further diluted as required and administered by a qualified healthcare professional according to the approved product information and institutional protocol.
For Intravenous Use Only.
STORAGE
Store according to the storage conditions stated on the approved product label.
Protect from excessive heat, moisture and light.
