Fulspec 250 mg/vial (IV Injection or Infusion)

250 mg vial: ৳ 400.00

Medicine Details

Category Details
Generic Meropenem trihydrate
Company Acme laboratories ltd
Also available as
Fulspec 500 mg injection Fulspec 1 gm injection

Indications

  • Pneumonia and Nosocomial Pneumonia
  • Urinary Tract Infections
  • Intra-abdominal Infections
  • Gynaecological Infections
  • Skin and Skin Structure Infections
  • Meningitis
  • Septicaemia
  • Pulmonary infections
  • Empiric treatment for presumed infections

Pharmacology

  • Bactericidal action
  • Interference with bacterial cell wall synthesis
  • Broad spectrum activity against Gram-positive and Gram-negative bacteria

Dosage

  • Administer intravenously
  • Dosage determined by infection severity and patient condition
  • Dosage range for adults
  • Dosage range for children
  • Dosage adjustments in renal impairment
  • Dosage in hepatic impairment
  • Dosage for elderly patients
  • Dosage in special populations
  • Dosage considerations for overdose

Administration

  • Intravenous infusion over 15-30 minutes
  • Intravenous bolus over 3-5 minutes

Interaction

  • Interaction with Probenecid
  • Inhibition of renal excretion
  • Reduction of serum valproic acid levels

Contraindications

  • Hypersensitivity

Side Effects

  • Inflammation at injection site
  • Thrombophlebitis
  • Skin reactions
  • Abdominal pain
  • Nausea
  • Vomiting
  • Diarrhea
  • Headache

Pregnancy & Lactation

  • Pregnancy Category B
  • Caution in use during pregnancy
  • Considerations for nursing women

Precautions & Warnings

  • Allergic reaction precautions
  • Monitoring in hepatic disease

Use in Special Populations

  • Dosage adjustments for renal impairment
  • Dosage in hepatic impairment
  • Dosage for elderly
  • Use in children
  • Efficacy and tolerability in infants

Overdose Effects

  • Symptomatic treatment for overdose
  • Rapid renal elimination in normal individuals
  • Haemodialysis in renal impairment

Therapeutic Class

  • Other beta-lactam Antibiotics

Reconstitution

  • Preparation of intravenous bolus solution
  • Preparation of intravenous infusion solution
  • Compatibility with various infusion fluids
  • Recommended time frame for potency maintenance

Storage Conditions

  • Store in cool, dry place
  • Protect from light and moisture
  • Keep out of reach of children

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