Merotec-1GM Inj Vial

Composition

Meropenem 1 g (as meropenem trihydrate) powder for solution for injection/infusion

Uses of Merotec-1GM Inj Vial

Treatment of serious bacterial infections such as pneumonia (including hospital-acquired), complicated intra-abdominal infections, complicated skin and soft tissue infections, complicated urinary tract infections, bacterial meningitis, septicaemia, and empirical treatment of febrile neutropenia caused by susceptible organisms.

• •Broad-spectrum coverage for severe infections
• •Effective against many resistant Gram-negative bacteria
• •Useful in polymicrobial intra-abdominal infections
• •Option for bacterial meningitis and sepsis
• •Empirical therapy in febrile neutropenia (as per clinician)

How it works

Meropenem is a broad-spectrum carbapenem antibiotic that inhibits bacterial cell wall synthesis by binding to penicillin-binding proteins. This leads to defective cell wall formation and bacterial cell death (bactericidal action).

Directions for use

For intravenous use only; reconstitute the vial with sterile water for injection and administer as IV injection over ~5 minutes or further dilute and give as IV infusion over 15–30 minutes. Dose and duration depend on infection type, severity, kidney function and patient age; use exactly as prescribed, usually in a hospital setting.

Side effects

Common side effects of Merotec-1GM Inj Vial may include:

• •Diarrhoea