Meromax 500 mg/vial (IV Injection or Infusion)

500 mg vial: ৳ 700.00

Medicine Details

Category	Details
Generic	Meropenem trihydrate
Company	Orion pharma ltd
Also available as	Meromax 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 in cystic fibrosis
Empiric treatment for presumed infections in patients with febrile neutropenia

Pharmacology

Bactericidal action by interfering with bacterial cell wall synthesis, potent activity against broad spectrum of bacteria

Dosage

500 mg to 1 gm by intravenous administration every 8 hours for adults
10 to 40 mg/kg intravenously every 8 hours for children
Different dosages for various infections in adults and children

Administration

Intravenous infusion over approximately 15-30 minutes or intravenous bolus over approximately 3-5 minutes

Interaction

Interaction with probenecid and valproic acid

Contraindications

Hypersensitivity to the product

Side Effects

Inflammation
Thrombophlebitis
Skin reactions
Abdominal pain
Nausea
Headache

Pregnancy & Lactation

Pregnancy Category B, caution during nursing

Precautions & Warnings

Allergic reaction management
Careful monitoring in patients with hepatic disease

Use in Special Populations

Dosage adjustment for renal impairment
No dosage adjustments for hepatic impairment
Efficacy and tolerability in infants under 3 months not established

Overdose Effects

Accidental overdose treatment, rapid renal elimination

Therapeutic Class

Other beta-lactam Antibiotics

Reconstitution

Intravenous bolus and infusion administration reconstitution instructions
Compatibility with various infusion fluids
Potency maintenance up to 3 hours at up to 25°C or 13 hours at up to 5°C

Storage Conditions

Store in a cool, dry place (below 30°C), away from light & moisture, keep out of the reach of children

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