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MEROCRIT 1GM INJECTION


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Salt Composition

:     Meropenem

Manufacturer

:     Cipla Ltd

Origin of Medicine

:     India

Indication

:     Severe bacterial infections

Packaging

:     1 Vial(s)

Dosage Form

:      Injection

MRP

  :     ₹858

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Merocrit 1gm Injection contains Meropenem which belongs to the group of medicines known as Antibiotics. It is used to treat various bacterial infections such as pneumonia, urinary tract infections, intra-abdominal infections, gynecological infections such as endometritis and pelvic inflammatory disease, skin and skin structure infections, meningitis and septicemia.

It is also indicated for empiric treatment, for presumed infections in adult patients with febrile neutropenia, used as monotherapy or in combination with anti-viral or anti-fungal agents. Merocrit 1gm Injection is also used in the management of neutropenic patients with fever that is suspected to be due to a bacterial infection and bacterial infection of the blood.

Merocrit 1gm Injection is commonly used to treat critically ill patients admitted to the hospital. The dose will depend on what type of infection you have, where it is in the body, and how serious it is. You should keep on taking the injection for as long as you have been prescribed, even if your symptoms quickly improve. If you stop taking it too early the infection may return or worsen

Before starting treatment with this medicine,you should tell your doctor if you have epilepsy (seizures), liver or kidney problems or if you are allergic to any antibiotic.

While using it,you may be advised blood tests to monitor your blood cell count and kidney function. This medicine is generally regarded as safe to use in pregnancy and breastfeeding if prescribed by the doctor.

MEDICINAL USE OF MEROCRIT 1GM INJECTION

Merocrit 1gm Injection is a broad-spectrum carbapenem antibiotic which is active against gram-positive and gram-negative bacteria. It exerts its action by penetrating bacterial cells readily and interfering with the synthesis of vital cell wall components, which leads to cell death.

Used to treat bacterial infections such as:

  • Pneumonia (including community acquired pneumonia and nosocomial pneumonia)
  • Urinary tract infections
  • Intra-abdominal infections
  • Gynecological infections such as endometritis and pelvic inflammatory disease
  • Skin and skin structure infections
  • Septicemia
SIDE EFFECTS OF MEROCRIT 1GM INJECTION

Most side effects do not require any medical attention and disappear as your body adjusts to the medicine.

  • Abdominal pain
  • Nausea
  • Vomiting
  • Diarrhea
  • Headache
  • Skin rash, itchy skin
  • Pain and inflammation
  • Increased platelets in the blood
  • Change in blood tests
  • Tingling feeling (pins and needles)
  • Infections of the mouth or the vagina are caused by a fungus (thrush)
  • Diarrhea with bowel inflammation
  • Sore veins
  • Frequent infections, high temperature, and sore throat
  • Sudden beginning of a severe rash or blistering or peeling skin (may be associated with a high fever and joint pain.
DOSAGE OF MEROCRIT 1GM INJECTION
  • Merocrit 1gm Injection is given by drip/infusion or by direct injection into a vein, under the supervision of a doctor or a nurse.
  • Merocrit 1gm Injection is administered in the hospital setting by a qualified healthcare professional thus, the chances of missing a dose are very less.
  • As Merocrit 1gm Injection is administered in a hospital setting by a qualified healthcare professional, the possibility of an overdose is quite low.
Ques 1: Can Merocrit 1gm Injection be used in children?

Ans :Merocrit 1gm Injection is generally not recommended to use in children below 3 months and it should be used with caution in children 3 months and older. Your doctor will administer the right dose depends on your child’s age, body weight and severity of the infection.

Ques 2: Can I stop receiving Merocrit 1gm Injection if I feel my condition improved?

Ans :No.You should not stop receiving the treatment even when you feel your condition improved. Stopping the treatment may bring back the infection or you may develop resistance to Merocrit 1gm Injection .

Ques 3: What are the common side effects of Merocrit 1gm Injection ?

Ans :The common side effects of Merocrit 1gm Injection are abdominal pain, nausea, vomiting, diarrhea, headache, skin rash, itchy skin, pain, and inflammation. Consult your doctor if the above symptom does not improve.

Ques 4: Is it safe to receive Merocrit 1gm Injection during pregnancy and lactating?

Ans :Merocrit 1gm Injection should not be used during pregnancy and lactating unless the benefit justifies the potential risk to the foetus. Consult your doctor before receiving.

Ques 5: Can I use Merocrit 1gm Injection in patients having epilepsy?

Ans :Before using Merocrit 1gm Injection,consult your doctor regarding epilepsy as the medicines used for the treatment of epilepsy may interfere with the effects of Merocrit 1gm Injection .

Merocrit 1gm Injection contains Meropenem which belongs to the group of medicines known as Antibiotics. It is used to treat various bacterial infections such as pneumonia, urinary tract infections, intra-abdominal infections, gynecological infections such as endometritis and pelvic inflammatory disease, skin and skin structure infections, meningitis and septicemia.

It is also indicated for empiric treatment, for presumed infections in adult patients with febrile neutropenia, used as monotherapy or in combination with anti-viral or anti-fungal agents. Merocrit 1gm Injection is also used in the management of neutropenic patients with fever that is suspected to be due to a bacterial infection and bacterial infection of the blood.

Merocrit 1gm Injection is commonly used to treat critically ill patients admitted to the hospital. The dose will depend on what type of infection you have, where it is in the body, and how serious it is. You should keep on taking the injection for as long as you have been prescribed, even if your symptoms quickly improve. If you stop taking it too early the infection may return or worsen

Before starting treatment with this medicine, you should tell your doctor if you have epilepsy (seizures), liver or kidney problems or if you are allergic to any antibiotic.

While using it,you may be advised blood tests to monitor your blood cell count and kidney function. This medicine is generally regarded as safe to use in pregnancy and breastfeeding if prescribed by the doctor.

MEDICINAL USE OF MEROCRIT 1GM INJECTION

Merocrit 1gm Injection is a broad-spectrum carbapenem antibiotic which is active against gram-positive and gram-negative bacteria. It exerts its action by penetrating bacterial cells readily and interfering with the synthesis of vital cell wall components, which leads to cell death.

Used to treat bacterial infections such as:

  • Pneumonia (including community acquired pneumonia and nosocomial pneumonia)
  • Urinary tract infections
  • Intra-abdominal infections
  • Gynecological infections such as endometritis and pelvic inflammatory disease
  • Skin and skin structure infections
  • Septicemia
SIDE EFFECTS OF MEROCRIT 1GM INJECTION

Most side effects do not require any medical attention and disappear as your body adjusts to the medicine.

  • Abdominal pain
  • Nausea
  • Vomiting
  • Diarrhea
  • Headache
  • Skin rash, itchy skin
  • Pain and inflammation
  • Increased platelets in the blood
  • Change in blood tests
  • Tingling feeling (pins and needles)
  • Infections of the mouth or the vagina are caused by a fungus (thrush)
  • Diarrhea with bowel inflammation
  • Sore veins
  • Frequent infections, high temperature, and sore throat
  • Sudden beginning of a severe rash or blistering or peeling skin (may be associated with a high fever and joint pain.
DOSAGE OF MEROCRIT 1GM INJECTION
  • Merocrit 1gm Injection is given by drip/infusion or by direct injection into a vein, under the supervision of a doctor or a nurse.
  • Merocrit 1gm Injection is administered in the hospital setting by a qualified healthcare professional thus, the chances of missing a dose are very less.
  • As Merocrit 1gm Injection is administered in a hospital setting by a qualified healthcare professional, the possibility of an overdose is quite low.
Ques 1: Can Merocrit 1gm Injection be used in children?

Ans :Merocrit 1gm Injection is generally not recommended to use in children below 3 months and it should be used with caution in children 3 months and older. Your doctor will administer the right dose depends on your child’s age, body weight and severity of the infection.

Ques 2: Can I stop receiving Merocrit 1gm Injection if I feel my condition improved?

Ans :No. You should not stop receiving the treatment even when you feel your condition improved. Stopping the treatment may bring back the infection or you may develop resistance to Merocrit 1gm Injection .

Ques 3: What are the common side effects of Merocrit 1gm Injection ?

Ans :The common side effects of Merocrit 1gm Injection are abdominal pain, nausea, vomiting, diarrhea, headache, skin rash, itchy skin, pain, and inflammation. Consult your doctor if the above symptom does not improve.

Ques 4: Is it safe to receive Merocrit 1gm Injection during pregnancy and lactating?

Ans :Merocrit 1gm Injection should not be used during pregnancy and lactating unless the benefit justifies the potential risk to the foetus. Consult your doctor before receiving.

Ques 5: Can I use Merocrit 1gm Injection in patients having epilepsy?

Ans :Before using Merocrit 1gm Injection ,consult your doctor regarding epilepsy as the medicines used for the treatment of epilepsy may interfere with the effects of Merocrit 1gm Injection .