Meromac Plus Injection 1

Meromac Plus Injection is used in hospital to treat serious bacterial infections, including those caused by bacteria resistant to other antibiotics.

Uses of Meromac Plus Injection are:

• Hospital-acquired Pneumonia: Treats serious lung infections caught in hospital.
• Complicated Abdominal and Urinary Infections: Treats serious infections inside the abdomen and of the kidneys and urinary tract.
• Serious Skin and Bloodstream Infections: Treats severe skin infections and infections that have spread to the blood.

Here's how you should administer Meromac Plus Injection 1:

• It is given as an intravenous infusion over 15 to 30 minutes.

• The medicine must be reconstituted with a suitable diluent before administration.

• Ensure that a trained healthcare professional administers the injection.

• Always follow your doctor's instructions regarding the frequency and duration of use.

Meromac Plus Injection 1 is administered intravenously.

Meromac Plus Injection 1 is a combination of two active components:

• Meropenem (1000 mg): Meropenem is a broad-spectrum carbapenem antibiotic that inhibits bacterial cell wall synthesis. It binds to and inactivates penicillin-binding proteins (PBPs), crucial in forming the bacteria's cell wall. This disruption leads to cell lysis or the breaking down of the cells, causing the death of susceptible bacteria. Meropenem is stable against most beta-lactamases produced by gram-negative and gram-positive bacteria.

• Sulbactam (500 mg): This component is a beta-lactamase inhibitor that protects meropenem from degradation by binding to and inhibiting beta-lactamase enzymes produced by many bacteria that can inactivate beta-lactam antibiotics like meropenem. This action enhances and extends the antibiotic activity of meropenem, especially against beta-lactamase-producing strains.

• Store Meromac Plus Injection 1 in the refrigerator or (2°C - 8°C). Do Not Freeze.

• Protect it from light and moisture to maintain its effectiveness.

• Keep it out of the reach and sight of children for their safety.

• Always ensure to use this medicine before its expiry date.

• If you're prone to urinary tract infections, increase your water intake. This helps flush out bacteria, reducing your chances of getting infected.

• For those with respiratory conditions, avoid smoking and exposure to secondhand smoke, as it can worsen your symptoms and make the infection harder to manage.