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Merotec 2000 MG Injection
Manufactured byZuventus Healthcare Ltd.
ContainsMeropenem
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Description
Merotec 2000 MG Injection is an antibiotic. It is used to treat infections of the skin, stomach, and meningitis (infection of the membrane that surrounds the brain and spinal cord). It works by killing the bacteria that cause infection.
Merotec 2000 MG Injection has some side effects like headache, nausea, vomiting, diarrhoea, headache, pain at the site of injection, etc. These side effects may subside by themselves. However, consult your doctor if they bother you for a longer time or worsen. This medicine is not recommended for use if you are allergic to it.
Merotec 2000 MG Injection is administered in a hospital setting by a qualified healthcare professional. The dose and duration of treatment depend on the severity of your condition. Do not self-administer this medicine. Follow all the instructions given by your doctor.
Merotec 2000 MG Injection may not be suitable for everyone. Inform your doctor if you have any health conditions or taking any other medications. Consult your doctor if you are pregnant or are breastfeeding before receiving this medicine.
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Side effects
Major & minor side effects for Merotec 2000 MG Injection
Swelling and redness at the injection site
Fever
Confusion
Fast heartbeat
Skin rash
Black or tarry stools
Decreased urine output
Diarrhoea
Constipation
Body pain
White patches in the mouth or on the tongue
Headache
Nausea and Vomiting
Uses of Merotec 2000 MG Injection
What is it prescribed for?
Bacterial Meningitis
Bacterial Meningitis is a serious and life-threatening condition that affects your meninges (protective membranes that surround your brain and spinal cord). This is caused by bacteria which leads to infection and swelling. The symptoms include severe headache, stiff neck, seizures (fits), fever, sensitivity to light, etc. Merotec 2000 MG Injection is used to treat bacterial meningitis.
Skin and structure Infection
Skin and skin structure infections are bacterial infections of the skin and its supporting structures. Merotec 2000 MG Injection is used in the treatment of skin and skin structure infections.
Intra-abdominal Infection
Intra-abdominal infection is a broad term that includes a number of infections of the organs of the abdomen. It includes peritonitis (swelling of the lining of the stomach wall), diverticulitis (swelling of diverticula, one or more small pouches in the intestine), cholecystitis (swelling of the gallbladder), cholangitis (swelling of the bile duct that carries bile from the liver to the small intestine), and pancreatitis (swelling of the pancreas). Merotec 2000 MG Injection is used in the treatment of such conditions.
Concerns
Commonly asked questions
How long does it take for this medicine to take effect?
The time taken by Merotec 2000 MG Injection to show its effect is not clinically known.How long do the effects of this medicine last?
The time duration for which Merotec 2000 MG Injection remains effective in your body is not clinically known.Is it safe to consume alcohol while taking this medicine?
Interaction with alcohol is unknown. It is advisable to consult your doctor before consumption.Is this a habit forming medicine?
No habit-forming tendency has been reported for Merotec 2000 MG Injection.Can this medicine be taken during pregnancy?
Merotec 2000 MG Injection is not recommended for use during pregnancy as there is insufficient safety information. Consult your doctor if you are pregnant.Can this medicine be taken while breast-feeding?
Merotec 2000 MG Injection is not recommended for use while breastfeeding unless necessary. Consult your doctor if you are breastfeeding.
Allergy
Merotec 2000 MG Injection is not recommended for use if you are allergic to it. Seek immediate medical attention if you notice any symptoms such as skin rash, itching/swelling (especially of the face/tongue/throat), severe dizziness, breathing difficulty, etc.
Warnings for special population
Pregnancy
Merotec 2000 MG Injection is not recommended for use during pregnancy as there is insufficient safety information. Consult your doctor if you are pregnant.
Breast-feeding
Merotec 2000 MG Injection is not recommended for use while breastfeeding unless necessary. Consult your doctor if you are breastfeeding.
General warnings
Drug-resistance
Antibiotic resistance occurs when bacteria develop the ability to defeat the medicine that was intended to kill them. The entire course of treatment with Merotec 2000 MG Injection should be completed to avoid antibiotic resistance.
Clostridium difficile-associated Diarrhoea
Clostridium difficile is a bacteria that infects the bowel and causes diarrhoea. Merotec 2000 MG Injection may cause an imbalance in the normal microbial flora of your large intestine which promotes the growth of bacteria called Clostridium difficile.
Use in children
Merotec 2000 MG Injection is not recommended for use in children less than three months of age as the safety and efficacy data are not clinically established.
Impaired kidney function
Merotec 2000 MG Injection is filtered by the kidneys and removed from your body via urine. Any impairment in kidney function can lead to its accumulation in the body, thus increasing the risk of side effects.
Missed Dose
Merotec 2000 MG Injection is administered in the hospital setting by a qualified healthcare professional thus, the chances of missing a dose are very less.
Overdose
As Merotec 2000 MG Injection is administered in a hospital setting by a qualified healthcare professional, the possibility of an overdose is quite low. If an overdose is suspected, your doctor will initiate emergency medical treatment.
All drugs interact differently for person to person. You should check all the possible interactions with your doctor before starting any medicine.
Interaction with Alcohol
Description
Interaction with alcohol is unknown. It is advisable to consult your doctor before consumption.
Instructions
Interaction with alcohol is unknown. It is advisable to consult your doctor before consumption.
Interaction with Medicine
Tramadol
Ethinyl Estradiol
Cholera Vaccine
Valproic Acid
Typhoid vaccine live
Disease interactions
Central nervous system disorders
Central nervous system disorders are diseases that affect the brain and spinal cord. Merotec 2000 MG Injection should be used with caution as it may cause seizures (fits), tremors, depression, hallucination, etc. The risk is especially higher if you have a history of such conditions.
Colitis
Colitis is swelling and infection in your large intestine. Merotec 2000 MG Injection may kill the helpful bacteria in the stomach and intestine and cause diarrhoea. Hence it should be used with extreme caution if you have stomach and intestinal problems, particularly colitis (swelling of the large intestine), as it may worsen your condition.
Food interactions
Information not available.
Lab interactions
Information not available.
Merotec 2000 MG Injection is usually administered by a qualified healthcare professional in the hospital or clinical setting.
Follow all the instructions given by your doctor.
Consult your doctor if you experience any side effects that persist or worsen.
Miscelleneous
How it works
Merotec 2000 MG Injection works by interfering with the bacterial cell wall synthesis, bacterial cell wall is required by the bacteria to grow. Hence, it kills the bacteria and also prevents it from growing.
Legal Status
Classification
Category
Carbapenems, Antibiotics
Schedule
Schedule H1
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Information on this page was last updated on 4 Mar 2022
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