MEROPROTECT Combipack Injection 1's

INTRODUCTION ABOUT MEROPROTECT COMBIPACK INJECTION

MEROPROTECT COMBIPACK INJECTION contains Meropenem which belongs to the group of medicines known as Antibiotics. It is used to manage various bacterial infections such as pneumonia (including community acquired pneumonia and nosocomial pneumonia), urinary tract infections, intra-abdominal infections, gynaecological infections such as endometritis and pelvic inflammatory disease, skin and skin structure infections, meningitis and septicaemia.

It is also indicated for empiric management, for presumed infections in adult patients with febrile neutropenia, used as monotherapy or in combination with anti-viral or anti-fungal agents. MEROPROTECT COMBIPACK INJECTION is also used in the management of neutropenic patients with fever that is suspected to be due to a bacterial infection and bacterial infection of the blood.

During the management, your doctor may do blood tests from time to time. MEROPROTECT COMBIPACK INJECTION should be used with caution in patients with liver problems, kidney problems, and diarrhea.

MEROPROTECT COMBIPACK INJECTION is generally not recommended in patients with gastrointestinal problems and hypersensitivity reactions. Consult your doctor before receiving if you are pregnant or breastfeeding women.

MEROPROTECT COMBIPACK INJECTION should be used with caution in children over 3 months old and in geriatric patients.

The common side effects of MEROPROTECT COMBIPACK INJECTION are abdominal pain, nausea, vomiting, diarrhea, headache, skin rash, itchy skin, pain, and inflammation. Consult your doctor if the above symptom does not improve.

USES OF MEROPROTECT COMBIPACK INJECTION

Used to manage bacterial infections such as:

• Pneumonia (including community acquired pneumonia and nosocomial pneumonia)
• Urinary tract infections
• Intra-abdominal infections
• Gynaecological infections such as endometritis and pelvic inflammatory disease
• Skin and skin structure infections
• Meningitis
• Septicaemia

HOW MEROPROTECT COMBIPACK INJECTION WORKS

MEROPROTECT COMBIPACK INJECTION is a broad-spectrum carbapenem antibiotic which is active against gram-positive and gram-negative bacteria. It exerts its action by penetrating bacterial cells readily and interfering with the synthesis of vital cell wall components, which leads to cell death.

DIRECTIONS FOR USE

MEROPROTECT COMBIPACK INJECTION will be administered intravenously only by a doctor or a nurse. Your doctor will administer the correct dose and duration for you depending on your age, body weight, and severity of the infection. 

SIDE EFFECTS OF MEROPROTECT COMBIPACK INJECTION

HOW TO MANAGE SIDE EFFECTS

Nausea or Vomiting:

Take this medicine with, or just after meals. Stick to simple meals. Avoid eating oil-rich or spicy foods.

Diarrhoea:

Drink more fluids like water or fruit juice to keep yourself hydrated. Do not consume any medicine on your own for diarrhea without consulting your doctor.

Stomach pain:

Try to rest and relax. Eat and drink slowly or try to have lesser and more frequent meals. Keep a heating pad on your stomach. If the symptom does not improve, contact your doctor.

Headache:

Rest and relax. Drink more fluids like water and apply a pain-relieving balm on the head if needed. Do not consume alcohol. If the symptom does not improve, contact your doctor.

WARNING & PRECAUTIONS

PREGNANCY

MEROPROTECT COMBIPACK INJECTION should not be used in pregnancy unless the benefit justifies the potential risk to the foetus. Consult your doctor before receiving.

BREASTFEEDING

MEROPROTECT COMBIPACK INJECTION should not be used in breast-feeding women unless the benefit justifies the potential risk to the baby. Consult your doctor before receiving.

DRIVING AND USING MACHINES

There is no data available, but it is anticipated that MEROPROTECT COMBIPACK INJECTION will not affect the ability to drive and use machines.

KIDNEY

MEROPROTECT COMBIPACK INJECTION should be taken with caution in patients with kidney problems. If needed dose will be adjusted accordingly. Consult your doctor before receiving.

LIVER

MEROPROTECT COMBIPACK INJECTION should be used with caution in patients with liver problems. Consult your doctor before receiving.

ALLERGY

Do not use MEROPROTECT COMBIPACK INJECTION if you are allergic to Meropenem, antibiotics such as penicillins, cephalosporins, or carbapenems or to any ingredients of this medicine.

INTERACTIONS

A. Drug-Drug interactions:

Before receiving MEROPROTECT COMBIPACK INJECTION inform your doctor if you are taking any of the following medicine:

• Medicine used for the management of gout (Ex. probenecid)
• Medicines used to manage epilepsy (Ex. valproic acid, sodium valproate, valpromide)
• Medicines used to manage or manage blood clots (Ex. warfarin)

Overdosage:

MEROPROTECT COMBIPACK INJECTION will be administered to you only by a doctor or a nurse in a hospital, and so it is unlikely to receive an overdose. However, consult your physician or nurse if you experience any unusual symptoms.

SYNOPSIS

MORE INFORMATION

• Keep out of reach of children
• Store below 25°C