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MICROPENEM 1GM INJECTION contains Meropenem which belongs to the group of medicines known as Antibiotics. It is used to manage various bacterial infections such as pneumonia (including community acquired pneumonia and nosocomial pneumonia), urinary tract infections, intra-abdominal infections, gynaecological infections such as endometritis and pelvic inflammatory disease, skin and skin structure infections, meningitis and septicaemia. It is also indicated for empiric management, for presumed infections in adult patients with febrile neutropenia, used as monotherapy or in combination with anti-viral or anti-fungal agents. MICROPENEM 1GM INJECTION is also used in the management of neutropenic patients with fever that is suspected to be due to a bacterial infection and bacterial infection of the blood.

During the management, your doctor may do blood tests from time to time. MICROPENEM 1GM INJECTION should be used with caution in patients with liver problems, kidney problems, and diarrhea. MICROPENEM 1GM INJECTION is generally not recommended in patients with gastrointestinal problems and hypersensitivity reactions. Consult your doctor before receiving if you are pregnant or breastfeeding women.

MICROPENEM 1GM INJECTION should be used with caution in children over 3 months old and in geriatric patients. The common side effects of MICROPENEM 1GM INJECTION are abdominal pain, nausea, vomiting, diarrhea, headache, skin rash, itchy skin, pain, and inflammation. Consult your doctor if the above symptom does not improve.

Uses Of MICROPENEM 1GM INJECTION

Used to manage bacterial infections such as:

• Pneumonia (including community acquired pneumonia and nosocomial pneumonia)
• Urinary tract infections
• Intra-abdominal infections
• Gynaecological infections such as endometritis and pelvic inflammatory disease
• Skin and skin structure infections
• Meningitis
• Septicaemia

How MICROPENEM 1GM INJECTION Works

MICROPENEM 1GM INJECTION is a broad-spectrum carbapenem antibiotic which is active against gram-positive and gram-negative bacteria. It exerts its action by penetrating bacterial cells readily and interfering with the synthesis of vital cell wall components, which leads to cell death.

How to use MICROPENEM 1GM INJECTION

MICROPENEM 1GM INJECTION will be administered intravenously only by a doctor or a nurse. Your doctor will administer the correct dose and duration for you depending on your age, body weight, and severity of the infection. 

Side Effects Of MICROPENEM 1GM INJECTION