Merrem® (meropenem)
Alternative brand (trade) names: Meronem®
What is Merrem® ?
This medicine contains the antibiotic meropenem, which belongs to the group of antibiotics known as carbapenems.
What is Merrem® used for?
Merrem is used in moderate to severe bacterial infections in patients who (in most cases) have been admitted to hospital. These infections include:
- Pneumonia
- Abdominal infections
- Septicaemia (blood poisoning: the circulation and multiplication of bacteria or their toxins in the blood)
- High temperature and thereby suspected bacterial infection in patients with low immunity, possibly due to chemotherapy.
- Lung infections in cystic fibrosis patients
- Bacterial meningitis
- Skin and skin structure infections
- Bladder, kidney and womb infections
How does Merrem® work ?
Merrem works by killing the bacteria and is effective against most harmful bacteria that are clinically important.
How is Merrem® given ?
- Merrem is administered by a medical professional, directly into a vein.
- You should inform the doctor if you have an allergy to penicillin because you may also be allergic to Merrem.
- The doctor will advise on the correct dose of Merrem.
- Merrem is usually given three times per day.
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