Meropenem

Meropenem

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Uses

To reduce the development of drug-resistant bacteria and maintain the effectiveness of Meropenem for injection (I.V.) and other antibacterial drugs, Meropenem for injection (I.V.) should only be used to treat or prevent infections that are proven or strongly suspected to be caused by susceptible bacteria. When culture and susceptibility information are available, they should be considered in selecting or modifying antibacterial therapy. In the absence of such data, local epidemiology and susceptibility patterns may contribute to the empiric selection of therapy.

Meropenem for injection (I.V.) is useful as presumptive therapy in the indicated condition (e.g., intra-abdominal infections) prior to the identification of the causative organisms because of its broad spectrum of bactericidal activity.

1.1 Skin and Skin Structure Infections (Adult Patients and Pediatric Patients ≥ 3 Months only)

Meropenem for injection (I.V.) is indicated as a single agent therapy for the treatment of complicated skin and skin structure infections due to Staphylococcus aureus (methicillin-susceptible isolates only), Streptococcus pyogenes, Streptococcus agalactiae, viridans group streptococci, Enterococcus faecalis (vancomycin-susceptible isolates only), Pseudomonas aeruginosa, Escherichia coli, Proteus mirabilis, Bacteroides fragilis, and Peptostreptococcus species.

1.2 Intra-abdominal Infections (Adult Patients and Pediatric Patients ≥ 3 Months only)

Meropenem for injection (I.V.) is indicated as a single agent therapy for the treatment of complicated appendicitis and peritonitis caused by viridans group streptococci, Escherichia coli, Klebsiella pneumoniae, Pseudomonas aeruginosa, Bacteroides fragilis, B. thetaiotaomicron, and Peptostreptococcus species.

1.3 Bacterial Meningitis (Pediatric Patients ≥ 3 Months only)

Meropenem for injection (I.V.) is indicated as a single agent therapy for the treatment of bacterial meningitis caused by Streptococcus pneumoniae, Haemophilus influenzae , and Neisseria meningitidis.

The efficacy of meropenem as monotherapy in the treatment of meningitis caused by penicillin nonsusceptible isolates of Streptococcus pneumoniae has not been established.

Meropenem for injection (I.V.) has been found to be effective in eliminating concurrent bacteremia in association with bacterial meningitis.

For information regarding use in pediatric patients (3 months of age and older) [see Indications and Usage (1.1), (1.2) or (1.3); Dosage and Administration (2.3), and Adverse Reactions (6.1)].

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Other Information

Meropenem for Injection, USP (I.V.) is a sterile, pyrogen-free, synthetic, broad-spectrum, carbapenem antibiotic for intravenous administration. It is (4R,5S,6S)-3-[[(3S,5S)-5-(Dimethylcarbamoyl)-3-pyrrolidinyl]thio]-6-[(1R)-1-hydroxyethyl]-4-methyl-7-oxo-1-azabicyclo[3.2.0]hept-2-ene-2-carboxylic acid trihydrate. Its empirical formula is C17H25N3O5S•3H2O with a molecular weight of 437.52. Its structural formula is:

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Meropenem for Injection, USP (I.V.) is a white to pale yellow crystalline powder. The solution varies from colorless to yellow depending on the concentration. The pH of freshly constituted solutions is between 7.3 and 8.3. Meropenem is soluble in 5% monobasic potassium phosphate solution, sparingly soluble in water, very slightly soluble in hydrated ethanol, and practically insoluble in acetone or ether.

When constituted as instructed, each 500 mg Meropenem for Injection, USP (I.V.) vial will deliver 500 mg meropenem and 45.1 mg of sodium as sodium carbonate (1.96 mEq). Each 1 g Meropenem for Injection, USP (I.V.) vial will deliver 1 g of meropenem and 90.2 mg of sodium as sodium carbonate (3.92 mEq). [see Dosage and Administration (2.4)].

Meropenem Manufacturers


  • Fresenius Kabi Usa, Llc
    Meropenem Injection, Powder, For Solution [Fresenius Kabi Usa, Llc]
  • Sandoz Inc
    Meropenem Injection, Powder, For Solution [Sandoz Inc]
  • App Pharmaceuticals, Llc
    Meropenem Injection, Powder, For Solution [App Pharmaceuticals, Llc]
  • Fresenius Kabi Usa, Llc
    Meropenem Injection, Powder, For Solution [Fresenius Kabi Usa, Llc]
  • Cardinal Health
    Meropenem Injection, Powder, For Solution [Cardinal Health]
  • Hospira, Inc.
    Meropenem Injection, Powder, For Solution [Hospira, Inc.]

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