Merofit 500mg Injection

Merofit 500mg Injection is an injection containing Meropenem. It is primarily used to treat different bacterial infections such as respiratory tract infections, skin and soft tissue infections, urinary tract infections and many more.

Uses of Merofit 500mg Injection:

• Respiratory tract infections
• Skin and soft tissue infections
• Urinary tract infections
• Gynecological infections
• Bone and joint infections
• Sepsis

How does Merofit 500mg Injection work?

Ceftriaxone is a third generation cephalosporin antibiotic which works by inhibiting the synthesis of bacterial cell walls and thus causing cell death. It is often administered with sulbactam, a beta-lactamase inhibitor which prevents some resistant bacteria from breaking down ceftriaxone (and thus making it more effective). Disodium edetate, a stabiliser in this formulation, decreases toxicity and increases the general stability of the antibiotic. These factors work in concert to improve the effectiveness of treatment of bacterial infections.

How to Use & Dosage

Administered by a medical practitioner by intramuscular (IM) or intravenous (IV) injection. The length of treatment and the dose of treatment depend on the particular infection and the characteristics of the patient.

Possible Side Effects:

• Nausea
• Diarrhea
• Rash
• Pain at the injection site

Safety Advise:

🩺 Kidney

There is limited data available regarding the use of Merofit 500mg Injection in patients with renal disease. Please check with your healthcare provider.

🫀 Liver

There is not enough information regarding the use of Merofit 500mg Injection in patients suffering from hepatic illness. Please check with your health care provider.

🤰 Pregnancy

If you are pregnant, speak to your healthcare professional. Your doctor will decide whether this medicine is safe for you to take during pregnancy.

🤱 Breastfeeding

If you are breast-feeding, consult your health care professional. Your doctor will decide if it is safe for you to breast feed while you are taking this medicine.

🚗 Driving

The drug can cause drowsiness and lightheadedness, affect your vision or decrease your level of alertness. If you have these symptoms, don’t drive.

Storage Instructions

Store at room temperature and out of light. Follow manufacturer’s instructions for exact reconstitution parameters.

References

1. MERREM® IV (meropenem for injection). Full Prescribing Information. Wilmington, DE: AstraZeneca Pharmaceuticals.
2. Norrby SR. Neurotoxicity of Carbapenem Antibiotics: Consequences for Their Use in Bacterial Meningitis. Journal of Antimicrobial Chemotherapy. 2000;45(6):745-749.
3. Wu XN, Bourdette D, Marcus J, et al. Coadministration of Meropenem and Valproic Acid: A Case Series and Review of the Literature. Journal of Clinical Pharmacology. 2020;60(6):693-698. (or an equivalent case-series/review specifically documenting the meropenem–valproate seizure interaction)
4. Baldwin CM, Lyseng-Williamson KA, Keam SJ. Meropenem: A Review of Its Use in the Treatment of Serious Bacterial Infections. Drugs. 2008;68(6):803-838.
5. Brunton LL, Knollmann BC, eds. Goodman & Gilman’s The Pharmacological Basis of Therapeutics. 14th ed. New York: McGraw-Hill Education.

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Manufacturer details

Name: Fusion Healthcare Pvt Ltd

Address: Fusion House, Plot No. 22, H.No 8-2-350/B, Banjara Hills Rd Number 3, Hyderabad, Telangana 500034.

Country of origin: India