Indications
Meropenem IV is indicated for treatment in adults and children for the following infections caused by single or multiple bacteria sensitive to meropenem.
- 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
Empiric treatment, for presumed infections in adult patients with febrile neutropenia, used as monotherapy or in combination with anti-viral or anti-fungal agents.
Therapeutic Class
Pharmacology
Dosage & Administration
As with other antibiotics, caution may be required in using Meropenem as monotherapy in critically ill patients with known or suspected Pseudomonas aeruginosa lower respiratory tract infection. Regular sensitivity testing is recommended when treating Pseudomonas aeruginosa infection. Meropenem should be given as an intravenous bolus injection over approximately 3-5 minutes or by intravenous infusion over approximately 15 to 30 minutes using the specific available presentations.
Adults-
The dosage and duration of therapy should be established depending on type and severity of infection and the condition of the patient. The recommended daily dosage of adult is as follows:
- Pneumonias, Urinary tract infections, gynaecological infections such as endometritis and pelvic inflammatory disease; skin and skin structure infections: Meropenem 500 mg IV every 8 hours
- Nosocomial pneumonias, peritonitis, presumed infections in neutropenic patients and septicaemia: Meropenem 1 g IV every 8 hours
- Meningitis: Meropenem 2 g IV every 8 hours
- Cystic fibrosis: Meropenem IV up to 2 g every 8 hours
Use in children:
- Children 0 to 3 months: Efficacy and tolerability in children under 3 months old have not been established; therefore Meropenem is not recommended.
- For children over 3 months to 12 years of age: The recommended dose of Meropenem IV is 10 to 20 mg/kg every 8 hours depending on type and severity of infection, susceptibility of the pathogen and the condition of the patient.
- For children aged 4 to 18 years with cystic fibrosis: The doses ranging of Meropenem IV is 25 to 40 mg/kg every 8 hours.
- In children 50 kg weight: Adult dosage should be used.
- In meningitis: The recommended dose of Meropenem IV is 40 mg/kg every 8 hours.
- There is no experience in children with hepatic or renal impairment.
Elderly patients: No dosage adjustment is required for the elderly with normal renal function or creatinine clearance values above 50 ml/min.
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