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MEROPENEM, 500mg, powder, vial

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Former Code(s): DINJZNL0112 DINJZFR0203
The product is supplied (and stored) sterile, it must remain sterile until its use. Sterile = state of being free from all living microorganisms.
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MEROPENEM

Therapeutic Action

Antibacterial for systemic use, from carbapenem group

Broad spectrum antibiotic

Meropenem does not need to be combined with cilastatin, as it is metabolised through a different pathway.

Indications

Serious infections caused by Gram-positive and Gram-negative aerobic and anaerobic bacteria.

Complicated infections in children over 3 months of age.

Drug-Resistant Tuberculosis (DR-TB) in children under 15 years and, if possible in epileptic patients and/or with TB meningitis.

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Instructions for use

Reconstitute the 500 mg powder vial with 10 ml of water for injection to obtain a reconstituted solution at 50 mg/ml meropenem (for 1 g powder vial, reconstitute with 20 ml of water for injection).

The reconstituted solution must be given as deep IV infusion in 5 ml/kg of 0.9% NaCl (children < 20 kg) or in 100 ml of 0.9% NaCl (children > 20 kg and adults) .

Administer clavulanic acid PO, 60 min prior each dose of meropenem for prevention of carbapenem resistance.

Precautions for Use

May cause gastrointestinal disturbances, neurotoxicity and hypersensitivity reactions.

Storage

  • Below 25ºC - Protect from sunlight
  • After reconstitution, use the solution immediately.