Meronix IV Injection or Infusion IV Injection 1 gm/vial is a Product of the Generic Meropenem Trihydrate

What Is Meronix IV Injection or Infusion IV Injection 1 gm/vial Indications and Uses?

Meronix injection is indicated for treatment in adults and children for the following infections caused by single or multiple bacteria sensitive to Meronix. Pneumonia and Nosocomial Pneumonia Urinary Tract Infections Intra-abdominal Infections Gynaecological Infections, such as endometritis and pelvic inflammatory disease ... Read more Meronix injection is indicated for treatment in adults and children for the following infections caused by single or multiple bacteria sensitive to Meronix. Pneumonia and Nosocomial Pneumonia Urinary Tract Infections Intra-abdominal Infections Gynaecological Infections, such as endometritis and pelvic inflammatory disease Skin and Skin Structure Infections Meningitis Septicaemia Pulmonary infections in cystic fibrosis Empiric treatment for presumed infections in patients with febrile neutropenia.

Pharmacology (Source, Chemical and Physical Composition) Of Meronix IV Injection or Infusion IV Injection 1 gm/vial

Meronix IV Injection or Infusion IV Injection 1 gm/vial (Meropenem Trihydrate) is a carbapenem antibiotic for parenteral use . It exerts its bactericidal action by interfering with bacterial cell wall synthesis. It penetrates bacterial cell walls, its high level of stability to all serine beta-lactamases and its marked affinity for the Penicillin Binding Proteins (PBPs.). It shows potent bactericidal activity against a broad spectrum of Gram-positive and Gram-negative, aerobic and anaerobic bacteria.

Drug Interactions of Meronix IV Injection or Infusion IV Injection 1 gm/vial

Probenecid competes with Meronix for active tubular secretion and thus inhibits the renal excretion, with the effect of increasing the elimination half-life and plasma concentration of Meronix IV Injection or Infusion IV Injection 1 gm/vial (Meropenem Trihydrate). Meronix may reduce serum valproic acid levels. Sub therapeutic levels may be reached in some patients.

Side Effects of Meronix IV Injection or Infusion IV Injection 1 gm/vial

Meronix is generally well tolerated. Side effects like inflammation, thrombophlebitis, pain at the site of injection, skin reactions like rash, pruritus, urticaria, abdominal pain, nausea, vomiting, diarrhea, headache may occur.

Precautions And Warnings for Meronix IV Injection or Infusion IV Injection 1 gm/vial

If an allergic reaction to Meronix occurs, the drug should be discontinued and appropriate measures taken. Use of Meronix in patients with hepatic disease should be made with careful monitoring of transaminase and bilirubin levels.

Use During Pregnancy and Lactation

Pregnancy Category B. There are no adequate and well-controlled studies in pregnant women. So this drug should be used during pregnancy only if clearly needed. Because many drugs are excreted in human milk, caution should be exercised when Meronix IV Injection or Infusion IV Injection 1 gm/vial (Meropenem Trihydrate) is administered to a nursing woman.

Therapeutic Class

Other beta-lactam antibiotics

Storage Conditions of It

Vial store in a cool, dry place (below 30 o C), away from light & moisture. Keep out of the reach of children. Thanks for using MedEx! How would you rate your experience so far?