Meronem (Meropenem)

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Brand Name: Meronem

Generic Name: Meropenem

Manufacturer/Agent: Astrazeneca

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Formulation: inj

Strength: 1g iv

Pack size: 10

Trade Price: KES 63,970.00

Retail Price: @ KES 8,529.33

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Class: Antibacterials: Others (Anti-infectives)

Mechanism of Action:

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Molecular Formulae: C17H25N3O5S.3H2O = 437.5

Precautions: Hypersensitivity. caution in pregnancy and lactation.

Indications/Uses: A carbapenem beta-lactam with broad spectrum of activity against both aerobic and anaerobic gram positive and negative bacteria.

Interactions:

Side Effects: Diarrhoea. nausea. vomiting. changes in liver function tests. neutropenia. thrombocytopenia.

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