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An ultra-broad spectrum carbapenem. Meropenem is an intravenous broad spectrum beta-lactam antibacterial agent of the carbapenem class. Meropenem single agent therapy provides broad coverage in complicated infections.
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An ultra-broad spectrum carbapenem. Meropenem is an intravenous broad spectrum beta-lactam antibacterial agent of the carbapenem class. Meropenem single agent therapy provides broad coverage in complicated infections.
Meropenem injection 500mg:
Supplied as clear 20 ml USP Type 1 glass vial with grey bromobutyl rubber closure and aluminium flip off seal. Vials are packed individually in outer carton along with pack insert.
Meropenem injection 1000mg:
Supplied as clear 30 ml USP Type 1 glass vial with grey bromobutyl rubber closure and aluminium flip off seal. Vials are packed individually in outer carton along with pack insert.
Infection |
Dose to beadministeredevery 8 hours |
Severe pneumonia including hospital and ventilator-associated pneumonia. | 500 mg or 1 g |
Broncho-pulmonary infections in cystic fibrosis | 2 g |
Complicated urinary tract infections | 500 mg or 1 g |
Complicated intra-abdominal infections | 500 mg or 1 g |
Intra- and post-partum infections |
500 mg or 1 g |
Complicated skin and soft tissue infections | 500 mg or 1 g |
Acute bacterial meningitis | 2 g |
Management of febrile neutropenic patients | 1 g |
Meropenem injection IP is indicated for treatment, in adults and children, of the following infections caused by single or multiple susceptible bacteria and as empiric therapy prior to the identification of the causative organisms:
Because of its broad spectrum of bactericidal activity against Gram-positive and Gram-negative aerobic
and anaerobic bacteria, Meropenem injection IP is effective for the treatment of polymicrobial infections.
Fresonem 500 TM
Meropenem Injection IP 500mg
Each Vial Contains:
Meropenem IP (Sterile) equivalent to Anhydrous Meropenem ..................500mg
SodiumCarbonate IP (Sterile) equivalent to Sodium (as buffer) ..............45.1mg
Fresonem 1000 TM
Meropenem Injection IP 1000mg
Each Vial Contains :
Meropenem IP (Sterile) equivalent to Anhydrous Meropenem ................ 1000mg
SodiumCarbonate IP (Sterile) equivalent to Sodium (as buffer) ..............90.2mg