Question 1

what is the definition or description of: meropenem allergy?

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Meropenem allergy: Meropenem is  broad-spectrum. intravenous antibiotic medication. Medication allergic reactions can include difficulty breathing, hives and swelling of face, lips, throat, mouth or tongue.

Question 2

is hairloss a side effect of taking meropenem?

Accepted Answer

Not commonly: This is not a common side effect of meropenem.

Question 3

do you need a prescription for meropenem?

Accepted Answer

Meropenem: meropenem is a prescribed antibiotic.

Question 4

is there are indications for combine meropenem and ceftriaxone?

Accepted Answer

Yes: It depends on the type and location of infection.  Many times, it is used for resistant infections, those with multiple types of bacteria, or deep infections (like in the abdomen).

Question 5

is meropenem act on listeria monocytogene?

Accepted Answer

Possibly: Since this germ responds so well to cheaper meds like ampicillin, there is little work looking at use of such an expensive broad spectrum antibiotic. Its broad beta lactam activity makes it likely effective, but there are strains of germs that selectively produce carbapenemase enzymes and inactivate the drug.

Question 6

when we give meropenem in bacterial meningitis?

Accepted Answer

Rarely: Cefotaxime and vancomycin remain drugs of choice in most cases of bacterial meningitis.  Meropenem may be considered for vancomycin-resistant pneumococcal meningitis.  Precaution has to be exercised since Meropenem is known to induce seizure in individuals with low seizure threshold.

Question 7

is meropenem an effective antibiotic for epididymo-orchitis?

Accepted Answer

Probably OK, but...: Meropenem would cover most bacteria that cause epididymo-orchitis, especially in older men, who are likely to be infected with typical urinary tract infection bacteria like E. coli and others. However, the most common cause in younger men (below age 35) is chlamydia. which may not respond to this antibiotic. If young or at risk for STD, be sure you are tested for chlamydia and gonorrhea.

Question 8

can we use klaricid, meropenem and rocephin (ceftriaxone) together?

Accepted Answer

No interaction: No significant overlap, but this certainly seems like big guns.  Can't therapy be better focused?

Question 9

my plantar wound culture is positive for proteus mirabilis.should i be worried? should i go for iv meropenem?

Accepted Answer

: Proteus mirabilis is usually sensitive to most common antibiotics used for gram negative bacteria, such as quinolone or cephalosporine second or third generation, etc. and IV meropenem may be not necessary. The antibiogram should be the final guidance after the empiric treatment and route of antibiotic depends on the severity of your foot wound. Good luck.

Question 10

when meropenem and vacomycin in cns infection and when doxycyclinr added?

Accepted Answer

Meds need checking..: Meropenem not usually used in a CNS infection as it's tissue penetration is not good. Doxy can be used in lyme disease that can rarely affect the cns.

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