Meromax 500/Meromax 1000 Special Precautions

As with other beta-lactam antibiotics, rare hypersensitivity reactions have been reported.
Before therapy with Meropenem (MEROMAX 500/MEROMAX 1000) is instituted, careful inquiry should be made concerning previous hypersensitivity reaction to beta-lactam antibiotics. If an allergic reaction occurs, the drug should be discontinued.
Prolonged use may occasionally result in overgrowth of nonsusceptible organisms.
Pseudomembranous colitis has been reported with nearly all antibiotics, including Meropenem (MEROMAX 500/MEROMAX 1000), and may range in severity from mild to life-threatening. It is important, therefore, to consider this diagnosis in patients who present with diarrhea subsequent to the administration of any antibiotics.
After diagnosis of pseudomembranous colitis has been established, therapeutic measures should be initiated.
Effects on Ability to Drive and Use Machines: There is no evidence to suggest that Meropenem (MEROMAX 500/MEROMAX 1000) may have an effect on a patient's ability to drive or operate machinery.