Uses / Indications:
Very bad infections in the abdomen
Pneumonia (severe community-acquired, hospital-acquired)
Sepsis and infections in the blood
Meningitis
Infections affecting the skin and soft tissues
Pregnancy interaction:
Being pregnant:
Category B: No known risk to people; research on animals demonstrates no harm.
It should only be used when absolutely necessary and under the care of a doctor.
Breastfeeding:
Some of it may go into breast milk in small amounts.
Breastfeeding is generally safe, but monitor the baby for any stomach issues.
Advice: Only use it while pregnant or breastfeeding under the supervision of a doctor.
Expert advice:
Please administer it precisely as instructed, typically every 8 to 12 hours, based on the specific illness.
IV infusion should take 15 to 30 minutes.
Watch for allergic reactions, especially in people who are allergic to penicillin or cephalosporin.
Make sure you drink enough water while you're getting therapy.
Follow the doctor's advice and change the dose if your kidneys are not working properly.
Don't miss any doses to make sure the infection is completely gone.
Side Effects:
Nausea and throwing up
Diarrhea
Pain in the head
Pain or redness at the injection site
Very serious:
Allergic symptoms include a rash, itching, swelling, and trouble breathing.
Seizures (not common, especially in people with kidney problems)
Severe diarrhea (Clostridium difficile infection)
High levels of liver enzymes or jaundice
If you have severe allergic reactions, seizures, or indicators of severe diarrhea, you should go to the doctor at once.
How to use:
Route: Injection or infusion into a vein
500 mg every 8 to 12 hours, depending on how well your kidneys work.
Giving:
Given by an IV over 15 to 30 minutes
Done by a health care expert
Not Taking the Dose: Get in touch with your doctor for advice
If you have nausea, vomiting, seizures, or confusion after taking too much, you need to see a doctor right away.
How it works:
By attaching to penicillin-binding proteins (PBPs), meropenem stops the formation of bacterial cell walls.
This stops bacteria from making cell walls, which kills them.
Faq for medicine:
What is Fytopenem 500 mg Injection used for?
A: It treats really bad bacterial infections such as pneumonia, sepsis, meningitis, and infections inside the abdomen.
Q2. How is it given?
A: This is performed by a healthcare professional administering an intravenous injection or infusion.
Q3. Is it possible to consume it by mouth?
A: ❌ No, you can only get Fytopenem 500mg Injection through an IV injection or infusion.
Q4. Could you please let me know how long it typically
A: Depending on how severe the infection is, it may start to get better in 1 to 3 days.
Q5. Is it possible to take it with other antibiotics?
A: Yes, sometimes they are combined for illnesses that are resistant to more than one drug, but only under a doctor's supervision.
Q6. Can I quit treatment when I feel better?
A: ❌ No. To avoid antibiotic resistance, finish the whole course as directed.
Medicine interaction:
Probenecid: Raises blood levels of meropenem; Valproic acid: May make it harder to control seizures.
Other medicines that are bad for the kidneys Vancomycin with aminoglycosides Higher risk of kidney toxicity
Vaccines that are measles and chickenpoxCould make vaccines less effective
Before starting meropenem, you should always tell your doctor about all the medicines and supplements you use.
