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About MEROFINE INJECTION 1GM

MEROFINE INJECTION 1GM belongs to a class of drugs known as 'antibiotics', primarily used to treat severe bacterial infections. It treats infections of various body parts like skin, soft tissues, blood, brain (meningitis), lungs (pneumonia), urinary tract. A bacterial infection is a condition in which bacteria grows in the body and causes infection. It can target any body part and multiple very quickly.

MEROFINE INJECTION 1GM contains Meropenem that helps to treat bacterial infections by killing the bacteria (bactericidal). It prevents the formation of the bacterial protective cell wall, which is required for bacteria to survive. And it helps in effectively treating bacterial infection.

You are advised to take MEROFINE INJECTION 1GM for as long as your doctor has prescribed it for you, depending upon your medical condition. In some cases, you may experience nausea, vomiting, diarrhea, constipation, headache, pain, redness, pain, or swelling at the injection site, insomnia (difficulty falling asleep or staying asleep), sores in the mouth or throat. Most of these side effects of MEROFINE INJECTION 1GM do not require medical attention and gradually resolve over time. However, if the side effects are persistent, reach out to your doctor.

If you are known allergic to MEROFINE INJECTION 1GM or any other medicines, let your doctor know. Inform your doctor if you have ever had a kidney or liver disease, seizures (fits), epilepsy. If you have watery and bloody stools, please visit your doctor immediately, as this could be a sign of a new infection. Regular monitoring of kidney function and the blood cell count is required while taking MEROFINE INJECTION 1GM.

Uses of MEROFINE INJECTION 1GM

Severe Bacterial Infections.

Medicinal Benefits

MEROFINE INJECTION 1GM is a broad-spectrum antibiotic containing Meropene known to fight against a wide variety of bacterial infections. It is used to treat infections of various body parts like complicated skin and soft tissue infections, blood, lungs (pneumonia including ventilator-associated pneumonia), severe urinary tract infections. It also effectively treats infection in the brain, known as meningitis (infection of the membranes surrounding the brain and spinal cord). It works by killing the bacteria (bactericidal). It prevents the formation of a bacterial protective cell wall, which is required for bacteria to survive. And effectively treat bacterial infection.

Directions for Use

MEROFINE INJECTION 1GM will be administered by a healthcare professional; do not self-administer.

Storage

Store in a cool and dry place away from sunlight

Side Effects of MEROFINE INJECTION 1GM

  • Pain
  • Nausea
  • Vomiting
  • Diarrhea
  • Headache
  • Constipation
  • Abdominal (stomach) pain.
  • Insomnia (difficulty falling asleep or staying asleep)
  • Redness, pain, or swelling at the injection site
  • Sores in the mouth or throat

Drug Warnings

Do not take MEROFINE INJECTION 1GM if you are allergic or have had a severe reaction to meropenem or any other ingredients of MEROFINE INJECTION 1GM. Inform your doctor if you have or have ever had kidney disease, seizures (fits), epilepsy or if you participate in regular physical activity. Patients with epilepsy should tell their doctor before taking MEROFINE INJECTION 1GM. If you have watery and bloody stools, please visit your doctor immediately, as this could be a sign of a new infection.

Drug Interactions

Drug-Drug Interaction: MEROFINE INJECTION 1GM is known to interact with anti-epilepsy medicines (valproic acid, divalproex sodium), and anti-gout medicine (probenecid). 

Drug-Food Interaction: MEROFINE INJECTION 1GM should not be taken along with alcohol as it might further affect mental alertness and cause excessive drowsiness.

Drug-Disease Interaction: MEROFINE INJECTION 1GM is known to interact in people having a brain or brain tumour, epilepsy, kidney disease or if you are on dialysis.

Drug-Drug Interactions Checker List

  • VALPROIC ACID
  • DIVALPROEX SODIUM
  • PROBENECID

Habit Forming

No

Diet & Lifestyle Advise

  • Do not drink or eat a lot of caffeine-containing products such as coffee, tea, energy drinks, cola, or chocolate. MEROFINE INJECTION 1GM may increase nervousness, sleeplessness, and anxiety caused by caffeine.
  • Probiotics should be taken after taking the full course of MEROFINE INJECTION 1GM to restore some healthy bacteria in the intestines that may have been killed. Taking probiotics after antibiotic treatment can reduce the risk of antibiotic-associated diarrhea. Certain fermented foods like yogurt, cheese, sauerkraut, kombucha, and kimchi can help restore the intestine's good bacteria. 
  • Include more fiber-enriched food in your diet, as it can be easily digested by your gut bacteria, which helps stimulate their growth. Thus, fiber-rich foods may help restore healthy gut bacteria after a course of antibiotics. Whole grains like whole-grain bread, brown rice should be included in your diet. Make sure you drink plenty of water or other fluids every day while you are taking MEROFINE INJECTION 1GM.
  • Avoid alcoholic beverages with MEROFINE INJECTION 1GM as it can make you dehydrated and may affect your sleep. This can make it harder for your body to aid the MEROFINE INJECTION 1GM in fighting off infections.

Special Advise

  • Do not take valproic acid with MEROFINE INJECTION 1GM as it is contra-indicate.
  • Regularly monitor your kidney function and blood count while taking MEROFINE INJECTION 1GM.

Disease/Condition Glossary

Bacterial Infection: A bacterial infection is a condition in which harmful bacteria enter, multiply, and infect our body. It can target any body part and multiple very quickly. When you get infected with bacteria, you can experience generalized symptoms, like fevers, chills, and fatigue. Bacteria are of various forms comprising, commonly spherical, rod, and spiral-shaped. Bacterial infections vary from minor illnesses like sore throat and ear infections to severe brain infections like meningitis and encephalitis. A few harmful bacteria that cause infections include Streptococcus, Staphylococcus, and E. coli. Anyone can become infected with a bacterial infection. But, people with weak immune systems or taking immunosuppressive medicine can make you more prone to bacterial infection.

Meningitis: It is a bacterial infection of the membranes that surround the brain and spinal cord.

About MEROFINE INJECTION 1GM

MEROFINE INJECTION 1GM belongs to a class of drugs known as 'antibiotics', primarily used to treat severe bacterial infections. It treats infections of various body parts like skin, soft tissues, blood, brain (meningitis), lungs (pneumonia), urinary tract. A bacterial infection is a condition in which bacteria grows in the body and causes infection. It can target any body part and multiple very quickly.

MEROFINE INJECTION 1GM contains Meropenem that helps to treat bacterial infections by killing the bacteria (bactericidal). It prevents the formation of the bacterial protective cell wall, which is required for bacteria to survive. And it helps in effectively treating bacterial infection.

You are advised to take MEROFINE INJECTION 1GM for as long as your doctor has prescribed it for you, depending upon your medical condition. In some cases, you may experience nausea, vomiting, diarrhea, constipation, headache, pain, redness, pain, or swelling at the injection site, insomnia (difficulty falling asleep or staying asleep), sores in the mouth or throat. Most of these side effects of MEROFINE INJECTION 1GM do not require medical attention and gradually resolve over time. However, if the side effects are persistent, reach out to your doctor.

If you are known allergic to MEROFINE INJECTION 1GM or any other medicines, let your doctor know. Inform your doctor if you have ever had a kidney or liver disease, seizures (fits), epilepsy. If you have watery and bloody stools, please visit your doctor immediately, as this could be a sign of a new infection. Regular monitoring of kidney function and the blood cell count is required while taking MEROFINE INJECTION 1GM.

Non returnable*
COD available

Online payment accepted

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Non returnable*
COD available

Online payment accepted

Composition

MEROPENEM-1000MG

Consume Type

PARENTERAL

Return Policy

Not Returnable

Expires on or after

Apr-24

for this medicine

Uses of MEROFINE INJECTION 1GM

Severe Bacterial Infections.

Medicinal Benefits

MEROFINE INJECTION 1GM is a broad-spectrum antibiotic containing Meropene known to fight against a wide variety of bacterial infections. It is used to treat infections of various body parts like complicated skin and soft tissue infections, blood, lungs (pneumonia including ventilator-associated pneumonia), severe urinary tract infections. It also effectively treats infection in the brain, known as meningitis (infection of the membranes surrounding the brain and spinal cord). It works by killing the bacteria (bactericidal). It prevents the formation of a bacterial protective cell wall, which is required for bacteria to survive. And effectively treat bacterial infection.

Side Effects of MEROFINE INJECTION 1GM

  • Pain
  • Nausea
  • Vomiting
  • Diarrhea
  • Headache
  • Constipation
  • Abdominal (stomach) pain.
  • Insomnia (difficulty falling asleep or staying asleep)
  • Redness, pain, or swelling at the injection site
  • Sores in the mouth or throat

Directions for Use

MEROFINE INJECTION 1GM will be administered by a healthcare professional; do not self-administer.

Storage

Store in a cool and dry place away from sunlight

Drug Warnings

Do not take MEROFINE INJECTION 1GM if you are allergic or have had a severe reaction to meropenem or any other ingredients of MEROFINE INJECTION 1GM. Inform your doctor if you have or have ever had kidney disease, seizures (fits), epilepsy or if you participate in regular physical activity. Patients with epilepsy should tell their doctor before taking MEROFINE INJECTION 1GM. If you have watery and bloody stools, please visit your doctor immediately, as this could be a sign of a new infection.

Therapeutic Class

ANTIBACTERIALS AND ANTIBIOTICS

Drug-Drug Interactions Checker List

  • VALPROIC ACID
  • DIVALPROEX SODIUM
  • PROBENECID

Diet & Lifestyle Advise

  • Do not drink or eat a lot of caffeine-containing products such as coffee, tea, energy drinks, cola, or chocolate. MEROFINE INJECTION 1GM may increase nervousness, sleeplessness, and anxiety caused by caffeine.
  • Probiotics should be taken after taking the full course of MEROFINE INJECTION 1GM to restore some healthy bacteria in the intestines that may have been killed. Taking probiotics after antibiotic treatment can reduce the risk of antibiotic-associated diarrhea. Certain fermented foods like yogurt, cheese, sauerkraut, kombucha, and kimchi can help restore the intestine's good bacteria. 
  • Include more fiber-enriched food in your diet, as it can be easily digested by your gut bacteria, which helps stimulate their growth. Thus, fiber-rich foods may help restore healthy gut bacteria after a course of antibiotics. Whole grains like whole-grain bread, brown rice should be included in your diet. Make sure you drink plenty of water or other fluids every day while you are taking MEROFINE INJECTION 1GM.
  • Avoid alcoholic beverages with MEROFINE INJECTION 1GM as it can make you dehydrated and may affect your sleep. This can make it harder for your body to aid the MEROFINE INJECTION 1GM in fighting off infections.

Habit Forming

No

Special Advise

  • Do not take valproic acid with MEROFINE INJECTION 1GM as it is contra-indicate.
  • Regularly monitor your kidney function and blood count while taking MEROFINE INJECTION 1GM.

Disease/Condition Glossary

Bacterial Infection: A bacterial infection is a condition in which harmful bacteria enter, multiply, and infect our body. It can target any body part and multiple very quickly. When you get infected with bacteria, you can experience generalized symptoms, like fevers, chills, and fatigue. Bacteria are of various forms comprising, commonly spherical, rod, and spiral-shaped. Bacterial infections vary from minor illnesses like sore throat and ear infections to severe brain infections like meningitis and encephalitis. A few harmful bacteria that cause infections include Streptococcus, Staphylococcus, and E. coli. Anyone can become infected with a bacterial infection. But, people with weak immune systems or taking immunosuppressive medicine can make you more prone to bacterial infection.

Meningitis: It is a bacterial infection of the membranes that surround the brain and spinal cord.