About meropenem m
Carbapenem antibiotic
Used for
- Treats serious bacterial infections, including pneumonia, abdominal infections, meningitis, and bloodstream infections.
Usual adult dose
Usually 500 mg to 2 g intravenously every 8 hours, depending on infection and kidney function.
Usual dose in children
Usually 10–40 mg/kg intravenously every 8 hours, depending on infection; maximum 2 g per dose.
Common side effects
- Diarrhea, nausea, vomiting, or rash
- Headache or injection-site reactions
- Raised liver enzymes
- Rarely, seizures or severe allergic reactions
Important warnings
- Not effective against viral infections.
- Dose adjustment may be needed with impaired kidney function.
- Serious allergy may occur, especially with previous severe beta-lactam allergy.
- Antibiotic use can cause severe or persistent diarrhea.
Pregnancy
Use when clearly needed; available evidence has not established safety conclusively.
Breastfeeding
Small amounts may enter milk; infant effects are not well established.
Interactions
- Valproate levels may fall sharply, risking seizures.
- Probenecid can increase meropenem levels.
AI-generated from general medical knowledge, not from this product's official leaflet. It may be incomplete or out of date. Not medical advice — ask a pharmacist or doctor before making any decision.