Meropenem injection


Product Details
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Name Of Product(Genric Name) :

Meropenem injection

Dosage :

250MG/500MG/1GM/2GM

Product Description :

MEROPENEM INJECTION 250 mg / 500 mg / 1 g / 2 g

Sterile Powder for Solution for Intravenous Administration

  1. 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.

  1. PHARMACEUTICAL FORM

Sterile, white to pale yellow powder for solution for intravenous administration.

  1. THERAPEUTIC CLASS

Carbapenem Antibiotic

  1. 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.

  1. CONTRAINDICATIONS

Meropenem is contraindicated in patients with known hypersensitivity to meropenem, other carbapenems, penicillins, cephalosporins or any component of the formulation.

  1. 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.

  1. 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.

  1. STORAGE

Store according to the storage conditions stated on the approved product label.

Protect from excessive heat, moisture and light.