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Meropenem – Uses, Dosage, and Brands in UAE

Brand Name: AROPEM

Strength: 1 g | Form: Powder For Solution For Injection

Price in UAE: AED 51.00

Available in UAE pharmacies

About Meropenem

Class: | Carbapenem antibiotic Use: | Treatment of severe bacterial infections including complicated skin and skin structure infections, intra-abdominal infections, and bacterial meningitis. Adult dose: | 500 mg to 2 g every 8 hours, depending on the type and severity of the infection. Pediatric dose: | For children over 3 months: 10 to 40 mg/kg every 8 hours, not to exceed 2 g per dose. Side effects: | Common side effects include headache, nausea, vomiting, diarrhea, rash, and injection

Drug Class

Carbapenem antibiotic

Uses & Indications

Treatment of severe bacterial infections including complicated skin and skin structure infections, intra-abdominal infections, and bacterial meningitis.

Storage Requirements

Store the powder at room temperature, 20°C to 25°C (68°F to 77°F). Reconstituted solution should be used immediately or stored under refrigeration and used within 24 hours.

Manufacturer & Packaging

Manufacturer: Arwan Pharmaceutical Industries Lebanon s.a.l., LEBANON

Package Size

Vial

Price & Supplier

Price in UAE: AED 51.00

Dosage Information

Adult Dose

500 mg to 2 g every 8 hours, depending on the type and severity of the infection.

Pediatric Dose

For children over 3 months: 10 to 40 mg/kg every 8 hours, not to exceed 2 g per dose.

Side Effects

Common side effects include headache, nausea, vomiting, diarrhea, rash, and injection site reactions.

Contraindications & Precautions

Hypersensitivity to meropenem or other carbapenems; caution in patients with a history of seizures or renal impairment.

Important Warnings

Use with caution in patients with CNS disorders such as epilepsy; monitor for signs of anaphylaxis during the first dose; adjust dose in renal impairment; potential for Clostridioides difficile-associated diarrhea.

Other Brands & Strengths Available in UAE

Different brands and strengths of Meropenem available in UAE pharmacies:

ARCHIFAR 1 g Powder For Solution For Injection ARCHIFAR 500 mg Powder For Solution For Injection ARCHIFAR 500 mg Powder For Solution For Injection AROPEM 1 g Powder For Solution For Injection AROPEM 500 mg Powder For Solution For Injection MERONEM 1 g Powder For Solution For Injection MERONEM 500 mg Powder For Solution For Injection MEROPARON 1 g Powder For Solution For Injection MEROPARON 1 g Powder For Solution For Injection MEROPARON 500 mg Powder For Solution For Injection

Related Medicines in Same Category

See also: Other Carbapenem antibiotic medicines available in UAE pharmacies

Ertapenem Sodium Ertapenem Sodium Ertapenem Sodium meropenem trihydrate

Medical Disclaimer

This information is for educational purposes only and should not replace professional medical advice. Always consult with a licensed healthcare provider or pharmacist in the UAE before taking any medication. The information presented here is specific to medicines available in UAE pharmacies and is regularly updated to ensure accuracy for patients and healthcare professionals in the United Arab Emirates.

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