Carbanem 1 gm/vial (IV Injection or Infusion)
1 gm vial: ৳ 1,303.91
Medicine Details
| Category | Details |
|---|---|
| Generic | Meropenem trihydrate |
| Company | Synovia pharma plc |
| Also available as |
Indications
- Pneumonia and Nosocomial Pneumonia
- Urinary Tract Infections
- Intra-abdominal Infections
- Gynaecological Infections
- Skin and Skin Structure Infections
- Meningitis
- Septicaemia
- Pulmonary infections in cystic fibrosis
- Empiric treatment for presumed infections in patients with febrile neutropenia
Pharmacology
- Bactericidal action
- Interferes with bacterial cell wall synthesis
- Potent bactericidal activity against a broad spectrum of bacteria
- Penetrates bacterial cell walls
Dosage
- Recommended daily dosage for adults
- Recommended daily dosage for children
- Dosage and duration depend on type and severity of infection
- Intravenous administration
- Intravenous bolus administration
- Intravenous infusion administration
- Dosage adjustments for renal impairment
- No dosage adjustments necessary in hepatic impairment
- Dosage adjustments for elderly patients
- No experience in children with hepatic or renal impairment
Administration
- Administered by intravenous infusion
- Administered by intravenous bolus
- Infusion over approximately 15-30 minutes
- Bolus over approximately 3-5 minutes
Interaction
- Probenecid interaction
- Inhibits renal excretion
- Reduces serum valproic acid levels
Contraindications
- Hypersensitivity
Side Effects
- Inflammation
- Thrombophlebitis
- Pain at injection site
- Skin reactions
- Abdominal pain
- Nausea
- Vomiting
- Diarrhea
- Headache
Pregnancy & Lactation
- Pregnancy Category B
- Drug use during pregnancy
- Caution when administered to a nursing woman
Precautions & Warnings
- Allergic reaction precautions
- Monitoring of hepatic disease patients
Use in Special Populations
- Dosage adjustments for renal impairment
- No dosage adjustments necessary in hepatic impairment
- No dosage adjustments necessary in elderly patients
- Efficacy and tolerability in infants under 3 months not established
Overdose Effects
- Accidental overdose
- Treatment of overdose
- Rapid renal elimination in normal individuals
- Haemodialysis in subjects with renal impairment
Therapeutic Class
- Beta-lactam Antibiotics
Reconstitution
- Intravenous bolus reconstitution
- Intravenous infusion reconstitution
- Compatibility with various infusion fluids
- Solution potency maintenance
Storage Conditions
- Store in a cool, dry place
- Below 30°C
- Away from light & moisture
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