Meropenem 1000mg + Sodium Carbonate IP 90.2mg Injection

Meropenem 1000mg Injection is an antibiotic that fights a lot of types of bacteria from a class of antibiotics called carbapenems. It is a type of beta-lactam antibiotic. It works by attacking the wall of the bacteria. This wall breaks down. The bacteria die. Meropenem Injection is good against kinds of bacteria, both gram-positive and gram-negative. It even works against bacteria that are hard to treat because they are resistant to other medicines.  Used in ICUs, operating theatres, and critical care units across India. For IV use only. Administered by a healthcare professional. Prescription only.

Critical care institutions and hospital procurement teams across India have been sourcing injectable antibiotics from Riqfame Critical Care since 2019. MEROFAME-1GM is available through Riqfame’s medicine franchise network across Bihar, Maharashtra, Uttar Pradesh, and 9+ more states.

Essential Information 

• For hospital or ICU use only. No self-administration.
• Dose and frequency are decided by the doctor.
• Kidney impairment: dose adjustment needed. Inform the doctor before use.
• History of allergy to carbapenems or penicillins: inform the doctor immediately.
• Complete the full prescribed course. Stopping early builds antibiotic resistance.
• Should not give this to babies who are less than 3 months old.
• Pregnant or breastfeeding: use only under strict medical supervision.
• Store between 15°C and 25 °C. Should be away from moisture and direct light.
• Pack: 1 vial tray pack.
• GST: Applicable as per government norms.

Most Concerned Queries Answered Below:

Q 1. Is Meropenem safe for patients with kidney problems? 

Answer. Kidney patients can take it, but the dosage needs to be adjusted. The kidneys filter Meropenem from the body. When they’re not working well, the medicine stays in the system for longer and then accumulates. If it builds up too much, it can trigger side effects, and that’s the issue. Before the course even begins, a doctor looks at kidney function first and adjusts the dose based on that result, so it doesn’t linger longer than it should.

Q 2. How quickly does Meropenem 1000mg Injection show results? 

Answer. It starts working within a few hours after the IV administration. You may notice the symptoms getting better within 24 to 48 hours, usually. The way things progress depends on how severe the infection is and the patient’s overall health condition, and it can be different for everyone.