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Merotec 1 gm Injection 1's, Pack of 1 INJECTION
Merotec 1 gm Injection 1's, Pack of 1 INJECTION
Merotec 1 gm Injection 1's, Pack of 1 INJECTION
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Composition :

MEROPENEM-1000MG

Manufacturer/Marketer :

Zuventus Healthcare Ltd

Consume Type :

PARENTERAL

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Not Returnable

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About Merotec 1 gm Injection

Merotec 1 gm Injection 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.

Merotec 1 gm Injection 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 Merotec 1 gm Injection 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 Merotec 1 gm Injection 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 Merotec 1 gm Injection 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 Merotec 1 gm Injection.

Uses of Merotec 1 gm Injection

Severe Bacterial Infections.

Directions for Use

Merotec 1 gm Injection will be administered by a healthcare professional; do not self-administer.

Medicinal Benefits

Merotec 1 gm Injection 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.

Storage

Store in a cool and dry place away from sunlight
Side effects of Merotec 1 gm Injection
Overcome Medication-Induced Nausea: A 9-Step Plan
  • Inform your doctor about the nausea and discuss possible alternatives to the medication or adjustments to the dosage.
  • Divide your daily food intake into smaller, more frequent meals to reduce nausea.
  • Opt for bland, easily digestible foods like crackers, toast, plain rice, bananas, and applesauce.
  • Avoid certain foods that can trigger nausea, such as fatty, greasy, spicy, and smelly foods.
  • Drink plenty of fluids, such as water, clear broth, or electrolyte-rich beverages like coconut water or sports drinks.
  • Use ginger (tea, ale, or candies) to help relieve nausea.
  • Get adequate rest and also avoid strenuous activities that can worsen nausea.
  • Talk to your doctor about taking anti-nausea medication if your nausea is severe.
  • Record when your nausea occurs, what triggers it, and what provides relief to help you identify patterns and manage your symptoms more effectively.
Here are the precise steps to cope with diarrhoea caused by medication usage:
  • Inform Your Doctor: Notify your doctor immediately about your diarrhoea symptoms. This allows them to adjust your medication or provide guidance on managing side effects.
  • Stay Hydrated: Drink plenty of fluids to replace lost water and electrolytes. Choose water, clear broth, and electrolyte-rich drinks. Avoid carbonated or caffeinated beverages to effectively rehydrate your body.
  • Follow a Bland Diet: Eat easy-to-digest foods to help firm up your stool and settle your stomach. Try incorporating bananas, rice, applesauce, toast, plain crackers, and boiled vegetables into your diet.
  • Avoid Trigger Foods: Steer clear of foods that can worsen diarrhoea, such as spicy, fatty, or greasy foods, high-fibre foods, and dairy products (especially if you're lactose intolerant).
  • Practice Good Hygiene: Maintain good hygiene to prevent the spread of infection. To stay healthy, wash your hands frequently, clean and disinfect surfaces regularly, and avoid exchanging personal belongings with others.
  • Take Anti-Diarrheal Medications: If your doctor advises, anti-diarrheal medications such as loperamide might help manage diarrhoea symptoms. Always follow your doctor's directions.
  • Keep track of your diarrhoea symptoms. If they don't get better or worse or are accompanied by severe stomach pain, blood, or dehydration signs (like extreme thirst or dark urine), seek medical help.
Dealing with Medication-Induced Headache:
  • Hydrate your body: Drink enough water to prevent dehydration and headaches.
  • Calm Your Mind: Deep breathing and meditation can help you relax and relieve stress.
  • Rest and Recharge: Sleep for 7-8 hours to reduce headache triggers.
  • Take rest: lie down in a quiet, dark environment.
  • Cold or warm compresses can help reduce tension.
  • Stay Upright: Maintain good posture to keep symptoms from getting worse.
  • To treat headaches naturally, try acupuncture or massage therapy.
  • Over-the-counter pain relievers include acetaminophen and ibuprofen.
  • Prescription Assistance: Speak with your doctor about more substantial drug alternatives.
  • Severe Headaches: Seek emergency medical assistance for sudden, severe headaches.
  • Frequent Headaches: If you get reoccurring headaches, consult your doctor.
  • Headaches with Symptoms: Seek medical attention if your headaches include fever, disorientation, or weakness.
  • Include iron-rich foods like dark leafy vegetables, lean red meat, legumes and fish in your diet.
  • Consume vitamin C-rich foods as they aid iron absorption.
  • Limit tea, cocoa, and coffee as these can slow iron absorption.
  • Exercise regularly; however, do not overdo it.
  • Apply a hot/cold pack to the affected area.
  • Doing gentle exercises can help cope with pain by stretching muscles.
  • Get enough sleep. It helps enhance mood and lower pain sensitivity.
  • Avoid alcohol, smoking and tobacco as they can increase pain.
  • Follow a well-balanced meal.
  • Meditation and massages may also help with pain.
  • Stay hydrated by drinking plenty of water to help reduce swelling.
  • Include anti-inflammatory foods like turmeric, ginger, and omega-3 rich foods in your diet.
  • Avoid processed and high-sodium foods that can exacerbate swelling.
  • Utilize an ice pack wrapped in a cloth to cool the affected area, helping to alleviate swelling and discomfort.
  • Gently massage the site, if recommended by your healthcare provider, to promote lymphatic drainage.
  • Rotate injection sites to minimize irritation and swelling.
  • Allow your body time to rest and recuperate, limiting physically demanding tasks to facilitate a smoother recovery.
  • Drink warm fluids such as warm water with honey, broth, soup or herbal tea to soothe sore throat.
  • Gargle with warm salt water.
  • Suck on lozenges to increase the production of saliva and soothe your throat.
  • Use a humidifier to soothe sore throat as it adds moisture to the air and makes breathing easier.

Drug Warnings

Do not take Merotec 1 gm Injection if you are allergic or have had a severe reaction to meropenem or any other ingredients of Merotec 1 gm Injection. 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 Merotec 1 gm Injection. If you have watery and bloody stools, please visit your doctor immediately, as this could be a sign of a new infection.

Drug-Drug Interactions

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MeropenemIomeprol
Severe
MeropenemDivalproex
Severe

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MeropenemIomeprol
Severe
How does the drug interact with Merotec 1 gm Injection:
Co-administration of Iomeprol and Merotec 1 gm Injection together can increase the risk of causing seizures.

How to manage the interaction:
Taking Merotec 1 gm Injection with Iomeprol together can possibly result in an interaction, but it can be taken if your doctor has advised it. If you notice any of these signs - close monitoring, seizures, or head injury - contact a doctor right away." Do not stop using any medications without talking to a doctor.
MeropenemDivalproex
Severe
How does the drug interact with Merotec 1 gm Injection:
Co-administration of Divalproex and Merotec 1 gm Injection can reduce the blood levels of Divalproex sodium.

How to manage the interaction:
Co-administration of Divalproex with Merotec 1 gm Injection can possibly result in an interaction, but it can be taken if your doctor has advised it. Do not discontinue any medications without a doctor's advice.
MeropenemSodium Valproate
Severe
How does the drug interact with Merotec 1 gm Injection:
Co-administration of Meropenam and Sodium valproate together can reduce the effect of Sodium valproate.

How to manage the interaction:
Co-administration of Meropenam and Sodium valproate can lead to an interaction, but it can be taken if your doctor advises. However, if you experience any unusual symptoms, consult a doctor immediately. Do not discontinue any medications without consulting a doctor.
MeropenemMetrizamide
Severe
How does the drug interact with Merotec 1 gm Injection:
Co-administration of Metrizamide and Merotec 1 gm Injection together can increase the risk of seizures.

How to manage the interaction:
Taking Merotec 1 gm Injection with Metrizamide together can possibly result in an interaction, but it can be taken if your doctor has advised it. If you notice any of these signs - being closely monitored by your doctor, having seizures, or having a condition or head injury - contact a doctor right away. Do not stop using any medications without a doctor's advice.
MeropenemTramadol
Severe
How does the drug interact with Merotec 1 gm Injection:
Taking Tramadol with Merotec 1 gm Injection together may cause higher levels of Merotec 1 gm Injection in the blood.

How to manage the interaction:
Taking Merotec 1 gm Injection with Tramadol together can possibly result in an interaction, it can be taken if your doctor has advised it. However, if you experience any symptoms such as confusion, hallucination, seizure, increased heart rate, blurred vision, tremors, incoordination, stomach cramps, nausea, vomiting, and diarrhea, contact a doctor immediately. Do not discontinue any medications without consulting a doctor.
MeropenemBCG vaccine
Severe
How does the drug interact with Merotec 1 gm Injection:
When BCG vaccine is used with Merotec 1 gm Injection, its effectiveness may be reduced.

How to manage the interaction:
Taking Merotec 1 gm Injection with the BCG vaccine together can possibly result in an interaction, but it can be taken if a doctor has advised it. Do not stop using any medications without talking to a doctor.

Drug-Food Interactions

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Diet & Lifestyle Advise

  • Do not drink or eat a lot of caffeine-containing products such as coffee, tea, energy drinks, cola, or chocolate. Merotec 1 gm Injection may increase nervousness, sleeplessness, and anxiety caused by caffeine.
  • Probiotics should be taken after taking the full course of Merotec 1 gm Injection 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 Merotec 1 gm Injection.
  • Avoid alcoholic beverages with Merotec 1 gm Injection as it can make you dehydrated and may affect your sleep. This can make it harder for your body to aid the Merotec 1 gm Injection in fighting off infections.

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Drug-Diseases Interactions

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FAQs

Merotec 1 gm Injection is a broad-spectrum antibiotic containing Meropene that works by killing the bacteria (bactericidal in nature). It prevents the formation of a bacterial protective cell wall, which is required for bacteria to survive. And effectively treat bacterial infection.

Antibiotic medicines like Merotec 1 gm Injection can cause diarrhea, which may be a sign of a new infection. If you have watery or bloody stool, visit your doctor immediately. Also, do not use any anti-diarrheal medicines on your own unless suggested by your doctor.

No, Merotec 1 gm Injection is known to contra-indicate with valproic acid and increase the episodes of seizures. So, both medicines should not be taken together to avoid any unpleasant side effects.

Yes, Merotec 1 gm Injection can cause a serious allergic reaction, including anaphylaxis (serious allergic reaction to a medication), which can be life-threatening. If you have itching, trouble breathing or swallowing, and have swelling in your hands or face, please visit your doctor.

The most common side effects are nausea, vomiting, diarrhea, constipation, headache, pain, redness, pain, or swelling at the injection site. Most of these side effects of Merotec 1 gm Injection do not require medical attention and gradually resolve over time.

Drug-Drug Interactions Checker List

  • VALPROIC ACID
  • DIVALPROEX SODIUM
  • PROBENECID

Special Advise

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

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.

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