Penro (Meropenum) Injection 1 gm 1 Vial

Frequently asked questions

• Onset of action

  The peak effect of this medicine can be observed within 1 hour after intravenous infusion.

• Duration of Effect

  The effect of this medicine lasts for an average of 3 to 4 hours.

• Safe with Alchohol?

  Interaction with alcohol is unknown. It is advisable to consult your doctor before consumption.

• Is it habit forming?

  No habit forming tendency has been reported.

• Usage in pregnancy?

  Limited data is available on the use of this medicine in pregnant women. Use only if clearly needed under the supervision of the doctor.

• Usage while breast-feeding?

  This medicine can be used by breastfeeding women. Small amount of this medicine is excreted in human breast milk. Monitoring of undesired effects like diarrhea or thrush is necessary.

• Allergy

  Avoid if you have a known allergy to Penro Injection 1 gm 1 Vial or any other carbapenem antibiotics and beta-lactam antibiotics.

• Pregnancy

  Limited data is available on the use of this medicine in pregnant women. Use only if clearly needed under the supervision of the doctor.

• Breast-feeding

  This medicine can be used by breastfeeding women. Small amount of this medicine is excreted in human breast milk. Monitoring of undesired effects like diarrhea or thrush is necessary.

• Allergy

  Avoid if you have a known allergy to Penro Injection 1 gm 1 Vial or any Carbapenem and Beta-lactam Antibiotics like penicillins and cephalosporins. Seek immediate medical attention if the patient experiences any allergic symptoms like rash, itching, nausea or vomiting, swelling of lips, hands, and feet.

• Drug-resistance

  Usage of Penro Injection 1 gm 1 Vial without sufficient proof or suspicion of a bacterial infection should be avoided. Irrational dosing might fail in providing the benefits and even cause toxicity. It may also increase the risk of development of bacteria that is drug resistant.

• Clostridium difficile-associated Diarrhea

  Avoid if you experience severe diarrhea after receiving Penro Injection 1 gm 1 Vial . As antibiotic therapy will cause an imbalance in the normal microbial flora in the large intestine which promotes the growth of bacteria called Clostridium difficile.

• Seizures

  Penro Injection 1 gm 1 Vial may cause seizures and other central nervous system disturbances. Use with caution in the patients with a history of seizures or any brain infections.

• Pediatric use

  The safety and efficacy of Penro Injection 1 gm 1 Vial is not established in children less than 3 months of age.

• Impaired kidney function

  Use with caution the patients with the kidney injury. Dose adjustments are to be made if CrCl is less than 50 ml/min.

Make sure that the medicine is dissolved properly. Do not take if any particulate matter is visible. Consult the doctor if you experience any undesirable effects. Do not stop taking before completion of course.

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