MEROVAG 500 Injection 1's

Bacterial Infections (2507)Rx required

Key Information

Generic Name

Generic Name Meropenem 500 mg

Manufacturer

PREVEGO HEALTHCARE & RESEARCH PRIVATE LIMITED (Generics)

Country of Origin

India

Detailed Information

Introduction

INTRODUCTION ABOUT MEROVAG 500 INJECTIONMEROVAG 500 INJECTION contains Meropenem which belongs to the group of medicines known as Antibiotics. It is used to manage various bacterial infections such as pneumonia (including community acquired pneumonia and nosocomial pneumonia), urinary tract infections, intra-abdominal infections, gynaecological infections such as endometritis and pelvic inflammatory disease, skin and skin structure infections, meningitis and septicaemia. It is also indicated for empiric management, for presumed infections in adult patients with febrile neutropenia, used as monotherapy or in combination with anti-viral or anti-fungal agents. MEROVAG 500 INJECTION is also used in the management of neutropenic patients with fever that is suspected to be due to a bacterial infection and bacterial infection of the blood. During the management, your doctor may do blood tests from time to time. MEROVAG 500 INJECTION should be used with caution in patients with liver problems, kidney problems, and diarrhea. MEROVAG 500 INJECTION is generally not recommended in patients with gastrointestinal problems and hypersensitivity reactions. Consult your doctor before receiving if you are pregnant or breastfeeding women. MEROVAG 500 INJECTION should be used with caution in children over 3 months old and in geriatric patients. The common

Uses

OF MEROVAG 500 INJECTIONUsed to manage bacterial infections such as: Pneumonia (including community acquired pneumonia and nosocomial pneumonia) Urinary tract infections Intra-abdominal infections Gynaecological infections such as endometritis and pelvic inflammatory disease Skin and skin structure infections Meningitis Septicaemia

How It Works

MEROVAG 500 INJECTION is a broad-spectrum carbapenem antibiotic which is active against gram-positive and gram-negative bacteria. It exerts its action by penetrating bacterial cells readily and interfering with the synthesis of vital cell wall components, which leads to cell death.

Directions for Use

MEROVAG 500 INJECTION will be administered intravenously only by a doctor or a nurse. Your doctor will administer the correct dose and duration for you depending on your age, body weight, and severity of the infection.

Side Effects

MEROVAG 500 INJECTION are abdominal pain, nausea, vomiting, diarrhea, headache, skin rash, itchy skin, pain, and inflammation. Consult your doctor if the above symptom does not improve. USES OF MEROVAG 500 INJECTIONUsed to manage bacterial infections such as: Pneumonia (including community acquired pneumonia and nosocomial pneumonia) Urinary tract infections Intra-abdominal infections Gynaecological infections such as endometritis and pelvic inflammatory disease Skin and skin structure infections Meningitis Septicaemia HOW MEROVAG 500 INJECTION WORKSMEROVAG 500 INJECTION is a broad-spectrum carbapenem antibiotic which is active against gram-positive and gram-negative bacteria. It exerts its action by penetrating bacterial cells readily and interfering with the synthesis of vital cell wall components, which leads to cell death. DIRECTIONS FOR USEMEROVAG 500 INJECTION will be administered intravenously only by a doctor or a nurse. Your doctor will administer the correct dose and duration for you depending on your age, body weight, and severity of the infection. SIDE EFFECTS OF MEROVAG 500 INJECTIONCOMMON Abdominal pain Nausea Vomiting Diarrhea Headache Skin rash, itchy skin Pain and inflammation Increased platelets in the blood Change in blood tests UNCOMMON Tingling feeling (pins and needles) Infections of the mouth or the vagina are caused by a fungus (thrush) Diarrhea with bowel inflammation Sore veins Frequent infections, high temperature, and sore throat Sudden beginning of a severe rash or blistering or peeling skin (may be associated with a high fever and joint pains) RARE Fits (seizures) Acute disorientation and confusion Contact your doctor immediately if you experience any of the following side effects after receiving MEROVAG 500 INJECTION: Severe allergic reaction (severe rash, itching, or hives on the skin, swelling of the face, lips, tongue, or other parts of the body, shortness of breath, wheezing, or trouble breathing) Serious skin reactions (serious hypersensitivity reactions involving fever, skin rash, changes in the blood tests, severe red scaly rash, skin bumps that contain pus, blisters or peeling of the skin, severe skin rashes appearing as reddish circular patches often with central blisters on the trunk, skin peeling, ulcers of mouth, throat, nose, genitals, and eyes) Being breathlessness when you do not expect it and red or brown urine (may be a sign of damage to red blood cells)

Warnings & Precautions

& PRECAUTIONSPREGNANCYMonitoring requiredMEROVAG 500 INJECTION should not be used in pregnancy unless the benefit justifies the potential risk to the foetus. Consult your doctor before receiving. BREASTFEEDINGMonitoring requiredMEROVAG 500 INJECTION should not be used in breast-feeding women unless the benefit justifies the potential risk to the baby. Consult your doctor before receiving. DRIVING AND USING MACHINESUse with CautionThere is no data available, but it is anticipated that MEROVAG 500 INJECTION will not affect the ability to drive and use machines. KIDNEYUse with CautionMEROVAG 500 INJECTION should be taken with caution in patients with kidney problems. If needed dose will be adjusted accordingly. Consult your doctor before receiving. LIVERUse with CautionMEROVAG 500 INJECTION should be used with caution in patients with liver problems. Consult your doctor before receiving. ALLERGYContraindicatedDo not receive MEROVAG 500 INJECTION if you are allergic to Meropenem, antibiotics such as penicillins, cephalosporins, or carbapenems or to any ingredients of this medicine. USE IN PEDIATRICSContraindicatedMEROVAG 500 INJECTION is not recommended to use in children below 3 months. Your doctor will administer the right dose depends on your child’s age, body weight and severity of the infection for children above 3 months. Consult your doctor for advice before receiving MEROVAG 500 INJECTION. USE IN GERIATRICSUse with CautionMEROVAG 500 INJECTION should be used with caution in elderly patients. Consult your physician for advice before receiving MEROVAG 500 INJECTION. OTHERSMEROVAG 500 INJECTION is not recommended if you have or had: A history of gastro-intestinal problems like colitis Hypersensitivity reactions Before receiving MEROVAG 500 INJECTION, inform your doctor if you have or had: Severe diarrhoea

Drug Interactions

SA. Drug-Drug interactions: Before receiving MEROVAG 500 INJECTION inform your doctor if you are taking any of the following medicine: Medicine used for the management of gout (Ex. probenecid) Medicines used to manage epilepsy (Ex. valproic acid, sodium valproate, valpromide) Medicines used to manage or manage blood clots (Ex. warfarin) Overdosage: MEROVAG 500 INJECTION will be administered to you only by a doctor or a nurse in a hospital, and so it is unlikely to receive an overdose. However, consult your physician or nurse if you experience any unusual symptoms. SYNOPSIS Drug : Meropenem Pharmacological Category : Carbapenem Antibiotics Therapeutic Indication : Bacterial infections Dosage Forms : Injection MORE INFORMATIONSTORAGE Keep out of reach of children Store below 25°C

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions and answers about MEROVAG 500 Injection 1's.

Q

Can MEROVAG 500 INJECTION be used in children?

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MEROVAG 500 INJECTION is generally not recommended to use in children below 3 months and it should be used with caution in children 3 months and older. Your doctor will administer the right dose depends on your child’s age, body weight and severity of the infection.

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Can I stop receiving MEROVAG 500 INJECTION if I feel my condition improved?

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No. You should not stop receiving the management even when you feel your condition improved. Stopping the management may bring back the infection or you may develop resistance to MEROVAG 500 INJECTION.

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What are the common side effects of MEROVAG 500 INJECTION?

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The common side effects of MEROVAG 500 INJECTION are abdominal pain, nausea, vomiting, diarrhea, headache, skin rash, itchy skin, pain, and inflammation. Consult your doctor if the above symptom does not improve.

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Is it safe to receive MEROVAG 500 INJECTION during pregnancy and lactating?

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MEROVAG 500 INJECTION should not be used during pregnancy and lactating unless the benefit justifies the potential risk to the foetus. Consult your doctor before receiving.

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Can I use MEROVAG 500 INJECTION in patients having epilepsy?

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Before using MEROVAG 500 INJECTION, consult your doctor regarding epilepsy as the medicines used for the management of epilepsy may interfere with the effects of MEROVAG 500 INJECTION.

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