Anti-bacterial
- Active ingredient (INN)
- meropenem
- Composition (active ingredients)
- meropenem trihydrate - 570,0 mg (in terms of meropenem - 500,0 mg)
- Фармакотерапевтическая группа
- carbapenem antibiotic
- Pharmacotherapeutic group
- powder for the preparation of a solution for iv administration of 500 mg №1
- Сonditions of supply
- on prescription
Indications
It is indicated for treatment in children (older than 3 months) and adults of the following infectious and inflammatory diseases caused by one or more pathogens sensitive to meropenem:- pneumonia, including nosocomial pneumonia;
- urinary tract infections;
- abdominal infections;
- infectious and inflammatory diseases of the pelvic organs, such as endometritis;
- infections of the skin and its structures;
- meningitis;
- septicemia.
Dosage regimen
The dose and duration of therapy should be determined depending on the type and severity of the infection and the patient's condition.
- Adults
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500 mg intravenously every 8 hours in the treatment of pneumonia, urinary tract infections, gynecological infections such as endometritis, skin infections and skin structures; 1 g intravenously every 8 hours in the treatment of nosocomial pneumonia, peritonitis, suspected bacterial infection in patients with symptoms of neutropenia, as well as septicemia
- Adults in the treatment of meningitis
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the recommended dose is 2 g every 8 hours
- Children from 3 months to 12 years old
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the recommended dose for intravenous administration is 10-20 mg/kg every 8 hours, depending on the type and severity of the infection, the sensitivity of the pathogen and the condition of the patient
- Children weighing more than 50 kg
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use doses for adults
