Review the side-effects of Meropenem as documented in medical literature. The term "side effects" refers to unintended effects that can occur as a result of taking the medication. In majority of the instances these side-effects are mild and easily tolerable, however sometimes they can be more severe and can be detrimental.
If the side effects are not tolerable adjusting the dosage or switching to a different medication can help to manage or overcome side effects. If you have any doubts or questions, we recommend seeking advice from your doctor or pharmacist.
Body as a Whole- Pain, abdominal pain, chest pain, fever, back pain, abdominal enlargement, chills and pelvic pain.
Heart- Heart failure, heart arrest, fast/slow heart rate, high/low blood pressure, heart attack, blood clot in lungs and fainting.
Gastrointestinal- Oral infection, loss of appetite, indigestion and intestinal obstruction.
Blood- Anemia and increased blood volume.
Metabolic- Peripheral edema and poor oxygen supply.
Central Nervous System - Sleeplessness, agitation, confusion, dizziness, seizure, tingling, hallucinations, drowsiness, anxiety, depression and weakness.
Respiratory - Respiratory disorder, difficulty in breathing, wheezing, pleural effusion, asthma, cough increased and lung swelling.
Skin - Hives, sweating and skin ulcer.
Genitourinary- Painful urination, kidney failure, vaginal infection and urinary incontinence.
Liver- Jaundice and liver failure.
Potentially Fatal- Anaphylaxis and Stevens-Johnsons sydrome.
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If the side effects are not tolerable adjusting the dosage or switching to a different medication can help to manage or overcome side effects. If you have any doubts or questions, we recommend seeking advice from your doctor or pharmacist.
Body as a Whole- Pain, abdominal pain, chest pain, fever, back pain, abdominal enlargement, chills and pelvic pain.
Heart- Heart failure, heart arrest, fast/slow heart rate, high/low blood pressure, heart attack, blood clot in lungs and fainting.
Gastrointestinal- Oral infection, loss of appetite, indigestion and intestinal obstruction.
Blood- Anemia and increased blood volume.
Metabolic- Peripheral edema and poor oxygen supply.
Central Nervous System - Sleeplessness, agitation, confusion, dizziness, seizure, tingling, hallucinations, drowsiness, anxiety, depression and weakness.
Respiratory - Respiratory disorder, difficulty in breathing, wheezing, pleural effusion, asthma, cough increased and lung swelling.
Skin - Hives, sweating and skin ulcer.
Genitourinary- Painful urination, kidney failure, vaginal infection and urinary incontinence.
Liver- Jaundice and liver failure.
Potentially Fatal- Anaphylaxis and Stevens-Johnsons sydrome.
Other Precautions :
Long term or repeated use of this medication may cause secondary infection.Drug Name : Meropenem
Meropenem(Merrem IV) generic is a carbapenem antibiotic, prescribed for bacterial infections like skin and skin structure infections, bacterial meningitis, serious nosocomial infections like septicaemia, febrile neutropenia, intraabdominal and pelvic infections. The medication inhibits cell wall synthesis in bacteria, and thereby leading to cell death.Trade Names for Meropenem
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