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Merowin 500mg Injection

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Packaging:1.0 Injection in 1 vial
Merowin 500mg Injection – Meropenem (500mg) 500 mg by Mylan Pharmaceuticals Pvt Ltd - A Viatris Company
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Composition:Meropenem (500mg)
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Chemical ClassCarbapenem derivative
Habit FormingNo
Therapeutic ClassANTI INFECTIVES
Action ClassCell wall active agent -Carbapenems

About Merowin 500mg Injection

Merowin 500mg 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.Merowin 500mg 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

Merowin 500mg 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.Merowin 500mg 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 Merowin 500mg Injection, please consult your doctor.

Storage

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Composition of Merowin 500mg Injection

Key Benefits of Merowin 500mg Injection

  • In Severe bacterial infections Merowin 500mg 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. Merowin 500mg 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 Merowin 500mg 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 Merowin 500mg Injection

Alcohol
SAFE

Consuming alcohol with Merowin 500mg Injection does not cause any harmful side effects.

Pregnancy
SAFE IF PRESCRIBED

Merowin 500mg 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.

Breast Feeding
SAFE IF PRESCRIBED

Merowin 500mg Injection is probably safe to use during breastfeeding. Limited human data suggests that the drug does not represent any significant risk to the baby.

Driving
CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR

It is not known whether Merowin 500mg Injection alters the ability to drive. Do not drive if you experience any symptoms that affect your ability to concentrate and react.

Kidney
CAUTION

Merowin 500mg Injection should be used with caution in patients with kidney disease. Dose adjustment of Merowin 500mg Injection may be needed. Please consult your doctor.

Liver
SAFE IF PRESCRIBED

Merowin 500mg Injection is safe to use in patients with liver disease. No dose adjustment of Merowin 500mg Injection is recommended.

Frequently Asked Questions

Any previous history with any other medication should be informed to the doctor before starting your treatment with Merowin 500mg Injection. Medicines like Merowin 500mg Injection can interfere with valproic acid which is used for the treatment of epilepsy, making it less effective. So, the reason for the recent episode of seizure could be the result of such drug interaction. Generally, in cases like these, the doctor prescribes a different medicine.

Serious skin reactions are rare, but some have been reported with the use of Merowin 500mg Injection. Therefore, before starting the treatment inform your doctor if you are allergic to any medicine or antibiotic. Serious skin reactions are a type of allergic reaction. But, if not properly managed then they can endanger life. So, if you notice any rash along with fever or peeling of the skin, discontinue the medication and inform your doctor.

Merowin 500mg Injection is a broad-spectrum antibiotic which means it can treat a variety of bacterial infections. It is used to treat infections affecting the lungs (pneumonia) and complicated infections of the urinary tract, abdomen, and skin and soft tissue infections. Along with that, it is also helpful in treating bacterial infection of the membranes that surround the brain and spinal cord (meningitis) and infections that occur during or after delivery.

Yes, Merowin 500mg Injection is effective only against bacteria. It is not effective against virus or fungal infections. Merowin 500mg Injection is effective against some bacteria which include Staphylococcus aureus, Streptococcus pneumoniae, S. pyogenes, S. viridans group, etc. Therefore, its use against any other type of bacteria should be avoided.

There are reports which suggest the occurrence of seizures or fits with the use of Merowin 500mg Injection. However, fits are more likely to occur in patients with a history of seizures or a brain lesion (wound, ulcer, abscess or tumor) or patients having bacterial meningitis or compromised kidney function. Consult your doctor to understand the exact reason.

The length of the treatment will be decided by your doctor. The doctor will decide the dose depending on your general health, the type of infection you have, and how well you respond to Merowin 500mg Injection. Consult your doctor if you are not sure.

It is common to have minor side effects such as nausea, vomiting, diarrhea, and headache with the use of Merowin 500mg Injection. However, these symptoms generally settle down with continued medication as the body adapts to the medicine. If the side effects bother you, inform your doctor. The doctor will suggest an alternative medicine if required. Serious side effects with Merowin 500mg Injection are very rare. In case you develop serious side effects, seek immediate medical advice.

You mustn't stop the treatment without consulting your doctor. Stopping the treatment may bring back the infection or you may develop resistance to Merowin 500mg Injection. Similar results may be seen if you skip any dose or are forgetful in taking the suggested doses. Therefore, it is recommended that you do not miss doses. If you do, take the missed dose as soon as you can and take the next dose as planned so that you stick to the same overall daily dose.

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