carbonem 500mg injection
What is carbonem 500mg injection used for?
Acupenem 1000mg Injection (Meropenem) is used to treat ANTI INFECTIVES. It contains Meropenem (500mg), 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: New Medicon Pharma Labs Pvt Ltd
- Form: Allopathy
- Pregnancy Category: A
- Prescription Required: Yes
๐ carbonem 500mg 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
๐ Drug Information
| Generic Name(s) | Meropenem |
| Brand Name | Acupenem 1000mg Injection |
| Manufacturer | New Medicon Pharma Labs Pvt Ltd |
| Packaging / Form | Varies by brand (Allopathy) |
| Therapeutic Class | ANTI INFECTIVES |
| Action Class | Cell wall active agent -Carbapenems |
| Route of Administration | Intravenous |
| Storage | Store at 20-25ยฐC (68-77ยฐF); protect from light. |
| Shelf Life | As per manufacturer |
๐ฌ Pharmacology (PK/PD)
Pharmacokinetics
How It Works
Inhibits bacterial cell wall synthesis by binding to penicillin-binding proteins (PBPs), leading to cell lysis.
Mechanism Steps
๐ก How to Take carbonem 500mg injection
Follow your doctor's prescription exactly.
โ ๏ธ Side Effects of carbonem 500mg injection
โ Common Side Effects
- Diarrhea
- Nausea
- Vomiting
- Headache
- Injection site reactions
๐จ Serious Side Effects
- Seizures
- Clostridioides difficile colitis
- Anaphylaxis
- Stevens-Johnson syndrome
โ ๏ธ Rare Side Effects
- Agranulocytosis
- Interstitial nephritis
- Pseudomembranous colitis
Consult your doctor if you experience any unusual symptoms.
๐ฌ Drug Interactions
| โ ๏ธ Drug | Severity | Effect |
|---|---|---|
| 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. |
๐จ Major Interactions
- Probenecid
- Valproic acid
โก Moderate Interactions
- Warfarin
- Methotrexate
โน๏ธ Minor Interactions
- Oral contraceptives
๐ฝ๏ธ Food Interactions
None known.
๐ท Alcohol Interaction
No known interaction.
๐ก๏ธ Safety & Warnings
๐ซ Contraindications
Hypersensitivity to meropenem or other carbapenems, anaphylactic reactions to beta-lactams.
๐ Monitoring Parameters
Renal function, hepatic function, CBC, signs of hypersensitivity.
๐คฑ Lactation Safety
Limited data; use with caution.
๐ Overdose Management
Supportive care; hemodialysis may enhance elimination.
โฐ Missed Dose
Administer as soon as possible; do not double dose.
๐จโโ๏ธ Reviewed by Expert
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Medical Note: Always consult your doctor before switching medications.
โญ User Reviews
This medicine was effective for me. I followed the doctor's advice.
Helpful and effective medicine as per my experience. Always consult a doctor.
Effective and reliable. Worked as expected.
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Good quality medicine. Satisfied with the outcome.