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Treats infections caused by certain bacteria. This medicine is an antibiotic.
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Merrem IV, Novaplus Merrem |
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Meropenem
Merrem IV, Novaplus Merrem
Uses
Treats infections caused by certain bacteria. This medicine is an antibiotic.
How To Use
- APPEARANCE: Injectable.
Your doctor will prescribe your exact dose and tell you how often it should be given.
- This medicine is given through a needle placed in one of your veins.
A nurse or other trained health professional will give you this medicine.
Side Effects
- Call your doctor right away if you notice any of these side effects:
Allergic reaction: Itching or hives, swelling in your face or hands, swelling or tingling in your mouth or throat, chest tightness, trouble breathing.
Blistering, peeling, red skin rash.
Change in how much or how often you urinate.
Chest pain, or fast, slow, or pounding heartbeat.
Diarrhea that may contain blood.
Difficulty breathing, shortness of breath, or coughing up blood.
Fever, chills, cough, sore throat, and body aches.
Numbness or weakness in your arm or leg, or on one side of your body.
Pain in your lower leg (calf).
Seizures.
Sudden or severe headache, problems with vision, speech, or walking.
Swelling in your hands, ankles, or feet.
Yellowing of your skin or the whites of your eyes.
Precautions
- You should not receive this medicine if you have had an allergic reaction to meropenem or any other antibiotics such as penicillins or cephalosporins.
Drug Interactions
- Make sure your doctor knows if you are pregnant or breast feeding, or if you have kidney problems.
- Make sure your doctor knows if you have seizures, or if you have a condition that makes you more likely to have seizures, such as a central nervous system (CNS) disorder.
Your doctor will need to check your progress at regular visits while you are using this medicine.
- Be sure to keep all appointments.
Make sure any doctor or dentist who treats you knows that you are using this medicine.
- This medicine may affect the results of certain medical tests.
Keep using this medicine for the full treatment time, even if you feel better after the first few doses.
- Your infection may not clear up if you stop using the medicine too soon.
If you have severe diarrhea, ask your doctor before taking any medicine to stop the diarrhea.
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CONDITIONS OF USE: The information in this database is intended to supplement, not substitute for, the expertise and judgement of healthcare professionals. The information is not intended to cover all possible uses, directions, precautions, drug interactions or adverse effects, nor should it be construed to indicate that use of a particular drug is safe, appropriate or effective for you or anyone else. A healthcare professional should be consulted before taking any drug, changing any diet or commencing or discontinuing any course of treatment.
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