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Penmer

  • Manufactured by: Biocon
  • Contains / Salt: Meropenem (1000 mg)

Penmer

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Penmer Information

Penmer is a prescription drug, available for use as Injection. Skin Infections, Meningioma are some of its major therapeutic uses. Penmer also has some secondary and off-label uses. These are listed below.

The optimal dosage of Penmer 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. Refer to the dosage section for a detailed discussion.

Penmer also has some side effects, the most common being Excessive sweating. While these are the most often observed Penmer side effects, there are can be others also. These have been listed below. Usually, these side effects of Penmer go away soon, and do not persist beyond the duration of the treatment. However, if these continue for a longer time, consult your doctor right away.

In addition, Penmer's effect is Moderate during pregnancy and Moderate for lactating mothers. Warnings related to Penmer's effects on the liver, heart and kidney, if any, have been listed below.

Penmer can cause adverse effects in certain medical conditions. It is strongly recommended to avoid Penmer in conditions like Heart Failure, Drug Allergy. Other contraindications of Penmer have been discussed in the sections ahead.

Additionally, Penmer may also adversely react with other medicines. See below for a complete list.

In addition to these precautions, you may also note that Penmer is not safe while driving, and is is not addictive in nature.

  1. Penmer Benefits & Uses
  2. Penmer Dosage & How to Take
  3. Penmer Side Effects
  4. Penmer Related Warnings
  5. Severe Interaction of Penmer with Other Drugs
  6. Penmer Contraindications
  7. Frequently asked Questions about Penmer
  8. Penmer Interactions with Food and Alcohol

Penmer Benefits & Uses

Penmer is used to treat the following -

Main Benefits

  • Skin Infections
  • Meningioma

Other Benefits

  • Meningitis
  • Pneumonia
  • Urinary Tract Infection (Read More - Home remedies for UTI)
  • Peritonitis
  • Cystic Fibrosis

Penmer Dosage & How to Take

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
  • Disease: Peritonitis
  • Before or After Meal: As advised by a physician
  • Single Maximum Dose: 1 g
  • Dosage Route: Parenteral
  • Frequency: 8 hourly
  • Course Duration: 7 days
  • Special Instructions: As prescribed by the doctor
Geriatric
  • Disease: Peritonitis
  • Before or After Meal: As advised by a physician
  • Single Maximum Dose: 1 g
  • Dosage Route: Parenteral
  • Frequency: 8 hourly
  • Course Duration: 7 days
  • Special Instructions: As prescribed by the doctor
13 - 18 years (Adolescent)
  • Disease: Peritonitis
  • Before or After Meal: As advised by a physician
  • Single Maximum Dose: 20 mg/kg
  • Dosage Route: Parenteral
  • Frequency: 8 hourly
  • Course Duration: 7 days
  • Special Instructions: As prescribed by the doctor
2 - 12 years (Child)
  • Disease: Peritonitis
  • Before or After Meal: As advised by a physician
  • Single Maximum Dose: 20 mg/kg
  • Dosage Route: Parenteral
  • Frequency: 8 hourly
  • Course Duration: 7 days
  • Special Instructions: As prescribed by the doctor
Infant (1 month to 2 years)
  • Disease: Peritonitis
  • Before or After Meal: As advised by a physician
  • Single Maximum Dose: 20 mg/kg
  • Dosage Route: Parenteral
  • Frequency: 8 hourly
  • Course Duration: 7 days
  • Special Instructions: As prescribed by the doctor
Neonates (0 to 1 month)
  • Disease: Peritonitis
  • Before or After Meal: As advised by a physician
  • Single Maximum Dose: 20 mg/kg
  • Dosage Route: Parenteral
  • Frequency: 8 hourly
  • Course Duration: 7 days
  • Special Instructions: As prescribed by the doctor

Penmer Related Warnings

  • Is the use of Penmer safe for pregnant women?


    Penmer can have harmful effects in pregnant women. If you experience any discomfort after using Penmer, then discontinue the use and take your doctor's advice.

    Moderate
  • Is the use of Penmer safe during breastfeeding?


    Breastfeeding women may feel side effects of Penmer. If you see any side effects, stop taking Penmer immediately and talk to your doctor. Take Penmer again, only after your doctor's advice.

    Moderate
  • What is the effect of Penmer on the Kidneys?


    Penmer has very mild side effects on the kidneys.

    Mild
  • What is the effect of Penmer on the Liver?


    Penmer does not damage the liver.

    Safe
  • What is the effect of Penmer on the Heart?


    Penmer is not harmful for the heart.

    Safe

Severe Interaction of Penmer with Other Drugs

Penmer should not be taken with following medicines due to severe side effects it may cause to patients -

Severe

Sodium Picosulfate
  • Cremalax Tablet
  • Gudlax Plus Syrup
  • Piclin Kid Oral Solution
  • Piclin Kid Tablet

Moderate

Probenecid
  • Dax LA 500 Tablet
  • Bencid 500 Mg Tablet
  • Dax LA 250 Tablet
  • Apc Tablet
Ganciclovir
  • Virson 1.5 Mg Eye Gel
  • Cymevene Injection
  • Gancigel Ophthalmic Gel
  • Natclovir 250 Capsule

Penmer Contraindications

If you are suffering from any of the following diseases, you should not take Penmer unless your doctor advises you to do so -

  • Kidney Disease
  • Ulcerative Colitis
  • Gastritis
  • Heart Failure
  • Drug Allergy

Frequently asked Questions about Penmer

  • Is this Penmer habit forming or addictive?


    No, there is no any evidence that Penmer is addictive.

    No
  • Is it safe to drive or operate heavy machinery when consuming?


    After taking Penmer you may feel sleepy. So it is not advised to perform these activities.

    Dangerous
  • Is it safe?


    Penmer should be used only after doctor's advice.

    Safe, but take only on Doctor's advise
  • Is it able to treat mental disorders?


    Penmer is unable to treat or cure mental disorders.

    No

Penmer Interactions with Food and Alcohol

  • Interaction between Food and Penmer


    Taking Penmer with food does not harm your health.

    Safe
  • Interaction between Alcohol and Penmer


    Due to lack of research, nothing can be said about side effects of consuming alcohol while taking Penmer.

    Unknown

Frequently asked Questions about Penmer

Question about 3 years ago

Can I take Penmer for cough?

Dr. B. K. Agrawal MBBS, MD , Cardiology, General Physician, Internal Medicine

Yes, Penmer can be taken for a cough, if it is associated with infection caused by bacteria. Please consult your doctor for the best treatment and diagnosis for cough.

Question about 3 years ago

Can I buy Penmer over-the-counter?

Dr. Kapil Sharma MBBS , General Physician

No, you can not buy Penmer over-the-counter. It is a prescription drug, without prescription of a healthcare practitioner, you can not buy directly from the pharmacy. It is for our own safety, please remember taking antibiotics without doctors advice can lead to unwanted side effects.

Question about 3 years ago

Can I use Penmer to treat pneumonia?

Dr. Uday Nath Sahoo MBBS , Internal Medicine

Yes, you can use Penmer 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.

Question over 3 years ago

Can I take Penmer without consulting a doctor?

Dr. Bharat MBBS , General Physician

Penmer 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.

Question over 3 years ago

How to take Penmer?

Dr. Vipin Khadse MBBS , General Physician

Ideally, Penmer should be taken 3 daily or as advised by your doctor. generally, meropenem injections are given in the hospital. Precautions must be taken in patients seizures, brain disease, or kidney disease


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This medicine data has been created by -

Vikas Chauhan

B.Pharma, Pharmacy
3 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

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