Review the side-effects of Meropenem and Vaborbactam 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.
Common: Swelling, pain or irritation at the injection site, headache, diarrhea
Gastrointestinal: Stomach pain, loss of appetite
Cardiovascular: Deep vein thrombosis, vascular pain, decrease in blood pressure, decreased potassium level in blood
Nervous system: Dizziness, seizures, hallucination, lack of sleep, tremor, lethargy
Respiratory: Pharyngitis, difficulty in breathing, chest pain
Others: Rash, urticaria, fever, increased levels of liver enzymes, decreased blood cell counts such as thrombocytopenia, anemia, neutropenia
• If any allergic or serious skin infections occur during the therapy, discontinue the treatment with meropenem and vaborbactam and treat accordingly.
• Use a separate IV bag or catheter while injecting meropenem and vaborbactam combination to avoid serious side effects or interactions.
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.
Common: Swelling, pain or irritation at the injection site, headache, diarrhea
Gastrointestinal: Stomach pain, loss of appetite
Cardiovascular: Deep vein thrombosis, vascular pain, decrease in blood pressure, decreased potassium level in blood
Nervous system: Dizziness, seizures, hallucination, lack of sleep, tremor, lethargy
Respiratory: Pharyngitis, difficulty in breathing, chest pain
Others: Rash, urticaria, fever, increased levels of liver enzymes, decreased blood cell counts such as thrombocytopenia, anemia, neutropenia
Other Precautions :
• Meropenem and vaborbactam powder for injection should be mixed only with 0.9% sodium chloride solution and not with any other liquids.• If any allergic or serious skin infections occur during the therapy, discontinue the treatment with meropenem and vaborbactam and treat accordingly.
• Use a separate IV bag or catheter while injecting meropenem and vaborbactam combination to avoid serious side effects or interactions.
