QIV Mero

Injectables and Antibiotics

SALT COMPOSITION

Meropenem (1gm)

STORAGE

Store below 30°C

Product Information

QIV – MERO 1gm Injection is an antibiotic that is used to treat severe infections of the skin, lungs, stomach, urinary tract, blood, and brain (eg. meningitis). It works by killing the bacteria that cause these problems. However, it will not treat a viral infection.

 

QIV – MERO 1gm Injection is commonly used to treat critically ill patients admitted to the hospital. This medicine is given by drip/infusion or by direct injection into a vein, under the supervision of a doctor or a nurse. 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.

 

Some people may develop side effects like headache, nausea, constipation, diarrhea, anemia, vomiting, and rash. These side effects are usually temporary and go away as your body adjusts to the medicine. Consult your doctor if these side effects bother you or do not go away.

 

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 to take 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.

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USES OF QIV – MERO POWDER FOR INJECTION

  • Severe bacterial infections

BENEFITS OF QIV – MERO POWDER FOR INJECTION

In Severe bacterial infections

QIV – MERO 1gm Injection belongs to a group of medicines called carbapenem antibiotics. It works by killing bacteria which can cause serious infections. It is a versatile medicine used to treat many different types of bacterial infections such as infections of the brain (meningitis), lungs (pneumonia), abdomen, urinary tract, skin, blood, and heart. This medicine is usually given as an injection by a doctor or nurse.

 

QIV – MERO 1gm Injection usually makes you feel better very quickly but you should continue taking it as prescribed even when you feel better to make sure that all bacteria are killed and do not become resistant.

SIDE EFFECTS OF QIV – MERO POWDER FOR INJECTION

Most side effects do not require any medical attention and disappear as your body adjusts to the medicine. Consult your doctor if they persist or if you’re worried about them

Common side effects of QIV – MERO

  • Rash
  • Headache
  • Vomiting
  • Nausea
  • Itching
  • Diarrhea
  • Injection site inflammation
  • Anemia (low number of red blood cells)
  • Sepsis
  • Constipation
  • Apnea (absence of breathing)
  • Shock

 

HOW TO USE QIV – MERO POWDER FOR INJECTION

Your doctor or nurse will give you this medicine. Kindly do not self administer.

HOW QIV – MERO POWDER FOR INJECTION WORKS

QIV – MERO 1gm Injection is an antibiotic. It kills bacteria by preventing them from forming the bacterial protective covering (cell wall) which is needed for them to survive.

SAFETY ADVICE

 

Alcohol SAFE

Consuming alcohol with QIV – MERO 1gm Injection does not cause any harmful side effects.

 

Pregnancy SAFE IF PRESCRIBED

QIV – MERO 1gm Injection is generally considered safe to use during pregnancy. Animal studies have shown low or no adverse effects to the developing baby; however, there are limited human studies.

 

Breastfeeding SAFE IF PRESCRIBED

QIV – MERO 1gm Injection is probably safe to use during breastfeeding. Limited human data suggests that the drug does not represent any significant risk to the baby.

 

Driving CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR

It is not known whether QIV – MERO 1gm Injection alters the ability to drive. Do not drive if you experience any symptoms that affect your ability to concentrate and react.

 

Kidney CAUTION

QIV – MERO 1gm Injection should be used with caution in patients with kidney disease. Dose adjustment of QIV – MERO 1gm Injection may be needed. Please consult your doctor.

 

Liver SAFE IF PRESCRIBED

QIV – MERO 1gm Injection is safe to use in patients with liver disease. No dose adjustment of QIV – MERO 1gm Injection is recommended.