
INTRAPAM-1000
MRP: 1,067
Packaging: 1 GM
Pack Type: injection
Composition:
Meropenem 1000mg
Indication:
Septicaemia, Meningitis, Pneumonia & Bronchitis, Gynaecological & Obstetric Infection, Intra Abdominal Infection, Urinary Tract Infection.
Description:
Meropenem 1000mg is a broad-spectrum carbapenem antibiotic used to treat severe and life-threatening bacterial infections. Administered intravenously, it works by inhibiting bacterial cell wall synthesis, making it effective against a wide range of Gram-positive and Gram-negative bacteria, including multidrug-resistant strains. Commonly used in hospitals, Meropenem is indicated for conditions such as sepsis, pneumonia, intra-abdominal infections, skin and soft tissue infections, urinary tract infections, and meningitis.
Tags:
- Effective against drug-resistant and hospital-acquired infections
- Broad-spectrum action against Gram-positive and Gram-negative bacteria
- Treats critical infections like sepsis, meningitis, and intra-abdominal abscesses
- Often used when other antibiotics fail
- Quick onset of action via IV route
Usage Information
Dosage
Standard Adult Dose: 500mg to 1g every 8 hours (IV) Severe Infections: 2g every 8 hours in select cases Renal Impairment: Dose adjustment required based on creatinine clearance Administration: IV infusion over 15–30 minutes or slow IV injection To be administered under strict medical supervision only
Side Effects
Nausea, vomiting Diarrhea Headache Skin rash or itching Injection site inflammation Rare: Seizures, especially in patients with renal impairment Elevated liver enzymes, blood disorders Note: Monitor renal function and allergic response during use.
Contraindications
Hypersensitivity to Meropenem, other beta-lactams, or carbapenems Caution in patients with CNS disorders (e.g., epilepsy) Dose adjustment in renal dysfunction Not recommended for self-medication or outpatient use
Availability
Meropenem 1000mg injection Broad-spectrum antibiotic IV Carbapenem for severe infections Meropenem for sepsis Meropenem dosage and side effects Hospital-use IV antibiotic Meropenem injection uses Antibiotic for drug-resistant bacteria
