Meropenem : How to Use

Meropenem - Systemic

Brand Names

Merrem I.V. Meropenem *** Before Using *** How to Use *** Fore Safe Use *** Side Effects *** Additional Information

How to Use

To help clear up your infection completely, meropenem must be given for the full time of treat , even if you begin to feel better after a few days. Always this drug works best when there is a constant amount in the blood or urine. To help keep the amount constant, it must be given on a regular schedule.

Dosage

The dose of meropenem will be various for various diseaseds If you are receiving this drug at home, follow your family doctor's orders or the directions on the label . The following information includes only the average doses of meropenem If your dose is various, do not change it unless your family doctor tells you to do so.

The amount of drug that you receive depends on the strength of the drug. Always the number of doses you receive each day, the time allowed between doses and the length of time you take the drug depend on the medical problem for which you are receiving meropenem .

For parenteral dosage form - injection:
- For bacterial infections:
  - Adults 1 gram injected into a vein every eight hours.
  - Children 3 months of age and older weighing 50 kg - 110 pounds or more 1 to 2 grams injected into a vein every eight hours.
  - Children 3 months of age and older and weighing up to 50 kg - 110 pounds Dose is based on body weight and must be determined by your family doctor. The usual dose is 20 to 40 milligrams - mg per kg - 9 to 18 mg per pound of body weight, depending on the infection, injected into a vein every eight hours.
  - Children younger than 3 months of age Use and dose must be determined by your family doctor.