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Merocept, a prescription drug, is manufactured in various forms such as Injection. Skin Infections, Meningioma are some of its major therapeutic uses. Other than this, Merocept has some other therapeutic uses, which have been discussed ahead.
The optimal dosage of Merocept is largely dependent on the individual's body weight, medical history, gender and age. Individual symptoms and route of administration also determines the right dosage. This information has been provided in detail in the dosage section.
The most common side effects of Merocept are Excessive sweating. While these are the most often observed Merocept side effects, there are can be others also. These have been listed below. Such side effects of Merocept normally do not last long and go away once the treatment is completed. Please speak with your doctor if these side effects worsen or persist for a longer duration.
Furthermore, you should know that effect of Merocept is Moderate for pregnant women and Moderate for women who are breastfeeding. Further, the section on Merocept related warnings talks about Merocept's effects on the liver, heart and kidney.
Merocept can cause adverse effects in certain medical conditions. It is strongly recommended to avoid Merocept in conditions like Heart Failure, Drug Allergy. Other conditions have been mentioned below in the Merocept contraindications section.
Drug interactions for Merocept have been reported in the medical literature. See below for a complete list.
You should also be aware that Merocept is not safe while driving, and is not addiction.
Merocept is used to treat the following -
Main Benefits
Other Benefits
This is the usual dosage recommended in most common treatment cases. Please remember that every patient and their case is different, so the dosage can be different based on the disease, route of administration, patient's age and medical history.
Find the right dosage based on disease and age
Age Group | Dosage |
Adult |
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Geriatric |
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13 - 18 years (Adolescent) |
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2 - 12 years (Child) |
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Infant (1 month to 2 years) |
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Neonates (0 to 1 month) |
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Is the use of Merocept safe for pregnant women?
Merocept can have harmful effects in pregnant women. If you experience any discomfort after using Merocept, then discontinue the use and take your doctor's advice.
Is the use of Merocept safe during breastfeeding?
Breastfeeding women may feel side effects of Merocept. If you see any side effects, stop taking Merocept immediately and talk to your doctor. Take Merocept again, only after your doctor's advice.
What is the effect of Merocept on the Kidneys?
Merocept rarely affects the kidneys.
What is the effect of Merocept on the Liver?
There are no any side effects of Merocept on the liver.
What is the effect of Merocept on the Heart?
Merocept is completely safe for the heart.
Merocept should not be taken with following medicines due to severe side effects it may cause to patients -
Severe
Moderate
If you are suffering from any of the following diseases, you should not take Merocept unless your doctor advises you to do so -
Is this Merocept habit forming or addictive?
No, you will not get addicted to Merocept.
Is it safe to drive or operate heavy machinery when consuming?
After taking Merocept, you should not drive or work on any heavy machine, as Merocept can make you drowsy.
Is it safe?
Yes, but consume Merocept only on doctor's advice.
Is it able to treat mental disorders?
There is no benefit of taking Merocept for mental disorders.
Interaction between Food and Merocept
Taking Merocept with food is safe.
Interaction between Alcohol and Merocept
No research has been done on this till date. Therefore, it is not known what the effect of taking Merocept with alcohol will be.
Merocept can be safely taken as prescribed by your doctor. Do not discontinue the medicine suddenly or take it longer than prescribed duration.
Merocept is a prescription drug so do not take it without consulting doctor. It can be harmful to the people to take this medicine without a doctor's advice.
Yes, you can use Merocept to treat pneumonia. It effectively relieves pneumonia, especially in children. Treatment can vary from patient to patient, so you must consult your doctor before consuming medicine for pneumonia.
Merocept works by inhibiting the growth of bacterial cell wall which is essential for the growth of bacteria. Hence, in this way, it prevents us from bacterial infection.
Merocept does not help in preventing cold, because the common cold is a viral infection. However, the drug can be used in the treatment of cold, if it is associated with a bacterial infection. You are recommended to consult your doctor for the best possible medicines to treat the common cold.
This medicine data has been created by -
B.Pharma, Pharmacy
5 Years of Experience
References
US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) [Internet]. Maryland. USA; Package leaflet information for the user; Merrem® IV (meropenem)
KD Tripathi. [link]. Seventh Edition. New Delhi, India: Jaypee Brothers Medical Publishers; 2013: Page No 731