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About Merocare 250mg Injection
Merocare 250mg Injection is an antibiotic that is used to treat severe infections of the skin, lungs, stomach, urinary tract, blood, and brain (eg. meningitis). It works by killing the bacteria that cause these problems. However, it will not treat a viral infection.Merocare 250mg Injection is commonly used to treat critically ill patients admitted to the hospital. This medicine is given by drip/infusion or by direct injection into a vein, under the supervision of a doctor or a nurse. The dose will depend on what type of infection you have, where it is in the body, and how serious it is. You should keep on taking the injection for as long as you have been prescribed, even if your symptoms quickly improve. If you stop taking it too early the infection may return or worsen.Some people may develop side effects like headache, nausea, constipation, diarrhea, anemia, vomiting, and rash. These side effects are usually temporary and go away as your body adjusts to the medicine. Consult your doctor if these side effects bother you or do not go away.Before starting treatment with this medicine, you should tell your doctor if you have epilepsy (seizures), liver or kidney problems or if you are allergic to any antibiotic. While using it, you may be advised blood tests to monitor your blood cell count and kidney function. This medicine is generally regarded as safe to use in pregnancy and breastfeeding if prescribed by the doctor.
How It Works
Merocare 250mg Injection is an antibiotic that is used to treat severe infections of the skin, lungs, stomach, urinary tract, blood, and brain (eg. meningitis). It works by killing the bacteria that cause these problems. However, it will not treat a viral infection.Merocare 250mg Injection is commonly used to treat critically ill patients admitted to the hospital. This medicine is given by drip/infusion or by direct injection into a vein, under the supervision of a doctor or a nurse. The dose will depend on what type of infection you have, where it is in the body, and how serious it is. You should keep on taking the injection for as long as you have been prescribed, even if your symptoms quickly improve. If you stop taking it too early the infection may return or worsen.Some people may develop side effects like headache, nausea, constipation, diarrhea, anemia, vomiting, and rash. These side effects are usually temporary and go away as your body adjusts to the medicine. Consult your doctor if these side effects bother you or do not go away.Before starting treatment with this medicine, you should tell your doctor if you have epilepsy (seizures), liver or kidney problems or if you are allergic to any antibiotic. While using it, you may be advised blood tests to monitor your blood cell count and kidney function. This medicine is generally regarded as safe to use in pregnancy and breastfeeding if prescribed by the doctor.
How to Use
Your doctor or nurse will give you this medicine. Kindly do not self administer.
What if you miss a dose?
If you miss a dose of Merocare 250mg Injection, please consult your doctor.
Storage
Store below 30C
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Composition of Merocare 250mg Injection
Key Benefits of Merocare 250mg Injection
- In Severe bacterial infections Merocare 250mg 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. Merocare 250mg 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 Merocare 250mg Injection
- Rash
- Headache
- Vomiting
- Nausea
- Itching
- Diarrhea
- Injection site inflammation
- Anemia (low number of red blood cells)
- Sepsis
- Constipation
- Apnea (absence of breathing)
- Shock
This is not a complete list of side effects. Consult your doctor if you experience any unusual symptoms.
Safety Advice for Merocare 250mg Injection
Consuming alcohol with Merocare 250mg Injection does not cause any harmful side effects.
Merocare 250mg 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.
Merocare 250mg Injection is probably safe to use during breastfeeding. Limited human data suggests that the drug does not represent any significant risk to the baby.
It is not known whether Merocare 250mg Injection alters the ability to drive. Do not drive if you experience any symptoms that affect your ability to concentrate and react.
Merocare 250mg Injection should be used with caution in patients with kidney disease. Dose adjustment of Merocare 250mg Injection may be needed. Please consult your doctor.
Merocare 250mg Injection is safe to use in patients with liver disease. No dose adjustment of Merocare 250mg Injection is recommended.
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