- Indications of Meropenem
- Side Effects of Meropenem
- Contraindications to Meropenem
- How to use Meropenem
Meropenem is a medication known commercially as Meronem.
This medicine is an antibacterial, for injectable use that acts by altering the cellular functioning of bacteria, which end up being eliminated from the body.
Meropenem is indicated for the treatment of meningitis and abdominal infections,
Indications of Meropenem
Infection of the skin and soft tissues; intra-abdominal infection; appendicitis; meningitis (in children).
Side Effects of Meropenem
Inflammation at the injection site; anemia; ache; constipation; diarrhea; nausea; vomiting; Headache; cramps.
Contraindications to Meropenem
Pregnancy Risk B; lactating women; hypersensitivity to the product.
How to use Meropenem
Injectable Use
Adults and Teens
- Antibacterial: Administer 1 g of Meropenem intravenously every 8 hours. Infection of the skin and soft tissues: Administer 500 g of Meropenem intravenously every 8 hours.
Children from 3 years of age and up to 50 kg in weight:
- Intra-abdominal infection: Administer 20 mg per kg of weight of Meropenem intravenously every 8 hours. Infection of the skin and soft tissues: Administer 10 mg per kg of weight of Meropenem intravenously every 8 hours. Meningitis: Administer 40 mg per kg of weight of Meropenem intravenously every 8 hours.
Children over 50 kg in weight:
- Intra-abdominal infection: Administer 1 g of Meropenem intravenously every 8 hours. Meningitis: Administer 2 g of Meropenem intravenously every 8 hours.
