USES OF MEROPLAN INJECTION

• Severe bacterial infections

BENEFITS OF MEROPLAN INJECTION

In Severe bacterial infections

Meroplan 1000mg Injection belongs to a group of medicines called carbapenem antibiotics. It works by killing bacteria which can cause serious infections. It is a versatile medicine used to treat many different types of bacterial infections such as infections of the brain (meningitis), lungs (pneumonia), abdomen, urinary tract, skin, blood, and heart. This medicine is usually given as an injection by a doctor or nurse.

Meroplan 1000mg Injection usually makes you feel better very quickly but you should continue taking it as prescribed even when you feel better to make sure that all bacteria are killed and do not become resistant.

SIDE EFFECTS OF MEROPLAN INJECTION

Most side effects do not require any medical attention and disappear as your body adjusts to the medicine. Consult your doctor if they persist or if you’re worried about them

Common side effects of Meroplan

• Rash
• Headache
• Vomiting
• Nausea
• Itching
• Diarrhea
• Injection site inflammation
• Anemia (low number of red blood cells)
• Sepsis
• Constipation
• Apnea (absence of breathing)
• Shock

HOW TO USE MEROPLAN INJECTION

Your doctor or nurse will give you this medicine. Kindly do not self administer.

HOW MEROPLAN INJECTION WORKS

Meroplan 1000mg Injection is an antibiotic. It kills bacteria by preventing them from forming the bacterial protective covering (cell wall) which is needed for them to survive.

SAFETY ADVICE

Alcohol

SAFE

Consuming alcohol with Meroplan 1000mg Injection does not cause any harmful side effects.

Pregnancy

SAFE IF PRESCRIBED

Meroplan 1000mg Injection is generally considered safe to use during pregnancy. Animal studies have shown low or no adverse effects to the developing baby; however, there are limited human studies.

Breast feeding

SAFE IF PRESCRIBED

Meroplan 1000mg Injection is probably safe to use during breastfeeding. Limited human data suggests that the drug does not represent any significant risk to the baby.

Driving

CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR

It is not known whether Meroplan 1000mg Injection alters the ability to drive. Do not drive if you experience any symptoms that affect your ability to concentrate and react.

Kidney

CAUTION

Meroplan 1000mg Injection should be used with caution in patients with kidney disease. Dose adjustment of Meroplan 1000mg Injection may be needed. Please consult your doctor.

Liver

SAFE IF PRESCRIBED

Meroplan 1000mg Injection is safe to use in patients with liver disease. No dose adjustment of Meroplan 1000mg Injection is recommended.