Lanmer Dosage & Drug Information

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Contents

Meropenem

Indications/Uses

Listed in Dosage.

Dosage/Direction for Use

Pneumonia, UTI, endometritis & peritonitis, skin structure infections 500 mg IV 8 hrly. Nosocomial pneumonia, presumed infection in neutropaenic patients, septicaemia 1 g IV 8 hrly. Meningitis 2 g 8 hrly. Childn >3 mth & up to 12 yr 10-20 mg/kg 8 hrly depending on type & severity of infection.

Contraindications

Hypersensitivity.

Special Precautions

Anaphylaxis. Rarely, pseudomembranous colitis. Pregnancy & lactation. Childn <3 mth.

Adverse Reactions

Inflammation, thrombophlebitis, pain at inj site; rash, pruritus, urticaria; abdominal pain, nausea, vomiting, diarrhoea; increases bilirubin, transaminase, alkaline phosphatase & LDH; headache, paraesthesia, convulsion. Rarely erythema multiforme, SJS, TEN.

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Drug Interactions

Probenecid, valproic acid.

MIMS Class

Other Beta-Lactams

ATC Classification

J01DH02 - meropenem ; Belongs to the class of carbapenems. Used in the systemic treatment of infections.

Regulatory Classification

Presentation/Packing

Form

Lanmer powd for inj 1 g

Packing/Price

1's (Rp450,000/vial)

Lanmer

meropenem

Manufacturer:

Landson