arnem 1000mg injection - Meropenem (1000mg) medicine

arnem 1000mg injection - Uses, Price, Side Effects & Substitutes

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๐Ÿญ Alpha Aromatic Pvt Ltd ๐Ÿ“ฆ Varies by brand ๐Ÿ’Š Allopathy ๐Ÿ“… Updated: Jun 27, 2026
๐Ÿ“‹ Prescription Required ๐Ÿ’Š Generic Available
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Dr. SaathiMed Expert Panel | Jun 27, 2026

What is arnem 1000mg injection used for?

Acupenem 1000mg Injection (Meropenem) is used to treat ANTI INFECTIVES. It contains Meropenem (1000mg), which Inhibits bacterial cell wall synthesis by binding to penicillin-binding proteins. Always consult your doctor before use. Take as prescribed.

  • Generic Name: Meropenem
  • Manufacturer: Alpha Aromatic Pvt Ltd
  • Form: Allopathy
  • Pregnancy Category: A
  • Prescription Required: Yes
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๐Ÿ’Š arnem 1000mg injection Uses & Benefits

Complicated intra-abdominal infections, complicated skin and skin structure infections, bacterial meningitis, pneumonia, septicemia.

Off-label uses: Febrile neutropenia, Empiric therapy in critically ill patients

๐Ÿ“‹ Drug Information

Generic Name(s)Meropenem
Brand NameAcupenem 1000mg Injection
ManufacturerAlpha Aromatic Pvt Ltd
Packaging / FormVaries by brand (Allopathy)
Therapeutic ClassANTI INFECTIVES
Action ClassCell wall active agent -Carbapenems
Route of AdministrationIntravenous
StorageStore at 20-25ยฐC (68-77ยฐF); protect from light.
Shelf LifeAs per manufacturer

๐Ÿ”ฌ Pharmacology (PK/PD)

Pharmacokinetics

AbsorptionIntravenous administration results in complete bioavailability.
DistributionWidely distributed into tissues and fluids, including CSF when meninges are inflamed.
Protein BindingApproximately 2%
MetabolismPrimarily metabolized by hydrolysis of the beta-lactam ring.
Half-LifeApproximately 1 hour in adults with normal renal function.
ExcretionRenal excretion (70% unchanged) via glomerular filtration and tubular secretion.
Bioavailability100% (intravenous)
Onset of ActionRapid (within minutes of IV administration)
Peak Plasma TimeEnd of infusion
Duration of ActionApproximately 8 hours

How It Works

Inhibits bacterial cell wall synthesis by binding to penicillin-binding proteins (PBPs), leading to cell lysis.

Mechanism Steps

1Meropenem binds to penicillin-binding proteins (PBPs) on bacterial cell wall.
2Inhibits transpeptidase activity, preventing cross-linking of peptidoglycan.
3Activates autolytic enzymes, leading to cell lysis and death.

๐Ÿ’ก How to Take arnem 1000mg injection

Follow your doctor's prescription exactly.

โš ๏ธ Side Effects of arnem 1000mg injection

โœ… Common Side Effects

  • Diarrhea
  • Nausea
  • Vomiting
  • Headache
  • Injection site reactions

๐Ÿšจ Serious Side Effects

  • Seizures
  • Clostridioides difficile colitis
  • Anaphylaxis
  • Stevens-Johnson syndrome

โš ๏ธ Rare Side Effects

  • Agranulocytosis
  • Interstitial nephritis
  • Pseudomembranous colitis

Consult your doctor if you experience any unusual symptoms.

๐Ÿ”ฌ Drug Interactions

โš ๏ธ DrugSeverityEffect
Probenecid Major Reduced renal excretion of meropenem, increased plasma levels.
Valproic acid Major Decreased valproic acid levels, risk of seizures.
Warfarin Moderate Enhanced anticoagulant effect.
Methotrexate Moderate Increased methotrexate toxicity.

๐Ÿšจ Major Interactions

  • Probenecid
  • Valproic acid

โšก Moderate Interactions

  • Warfarin
  • Methotrexate

โ„น๏ธ Minor Interactions

  • Oral contraceptives

๐Ÿฝ๏ธ Food Interactions

None known.

๐Ÿท Alcohol Interaction

No known interaction.

๐Ÿ›ก๏ธ Safety & Warnings

๐Ÿšซ Contraindications

Hypersensitivity to meropenem or other carbapenems, anaphylactic reactions to beta-lactams.

๐Ÿ“Š Monitoring Parameters

Renal function, hepatic function, CBC, signs of hypersensitivity.

๐Ÿคฑ Lactation Safety

Limited data; use with caution.

๐Ÿ’Š Overdose Management

Supportive care; hemodialysis may enhance elimination.

โฐ Missed Dose

Administer as soon as possible; do not double dose.

๐Ÿ‘จโ€โš•๏ธ Reviewed by Expert

Dr. SaathiMed Expert Panel

MD, PhD - Pharmacology

Reviewed: Jun 27, 2026

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