Meropec-500 Meropenem Injection 500mg

  • Product Name : Meropec-500 Meropenem Injection 500mg
  • Category : Antibiotic
  • Manufacturer Name : Welox Pharma
  • Trade Name : Meropec-500
  • Available Dosage : 500 mg
  • Packing : Vial
  • Pack Insert/Leaflet : 1 Pack/500 mg
  • Ingredients : Meropenem
  • Formulation : Injection
  • Therapeutic use : to treat infections caused by bacteria
  • Production Capacity : 100000

Description:-

Introduction to Meropec-500:

Meropec-500 is a potent antibiotic injection containing Meropenem 500 mg. It is designed for the treatment of severe bacterial infections and is often used in hospital settings. Meropenem, a carbapenem antibiotic, is known for its broad-spectrum activity against various pathogens, making it a crucial medication in the management of serious infections.


Uses of Meropec-500:

Meropec-500 is indicated for:


Severe Bacterial Infections: Including complicated skin and soft tissue infections, intra-abdominal infections, and bacterial meningitis.

Hospital-acquired Infections: Effective in treating hospital-acquired pneumonia and other nosocomial infections.

Septicemia: Used in the management of severe bloodstream infections.

Resistant Infections: Employed in the treatment of infections caused by antibiotic-resistant bacteria.


Benefits of Meropec-500:

Meropec-500 offers several benefits:


Broad-spectrum Efficacy: Effective against a wide range of Gram-positive and Gram-negative bacteria, including multi-drug resistant strains.

Rapid Action: Quickly reduces bacterial load and alleviates symptoms of severe infections.

Versatility: Suitable for various types of severe infections, providing a reliable treatment option when other antibiotics fail.

Hospital Use: Essential in critical care settings for managing life-threatening infections.


Mechanism of Action of Meropec-500:

Meropenem: Works by inhibiting bacterial cell wall synthesis, leading to cell lysis and death. It binds to penicillin-binding proteins (PBPs) which play a key role in the synthesis of the bacterial cell wall. By disrupting this process, Meropenem effectively eliminates the bacteria, halting the progression of the infection.

Dosage and Administration:

Dosage: The typical dosage for adults is 500 mg to 1 g administered intravenously every 8 hours, depending on the severity and type of infection. Dosage adjustments may be necessary for patients with renal impairment.

Administration: Meropec-500 should be administered as an intravenous infusion over 15 to 30 minutes or as an intravenous bolus injection over 3 to 5 minutes. The administration should be conducted by healthcare professionals in a clinical setting to ensure proper handling and dosage accuracy.