What is Merrobe 1g Injection?
Merrobe 1g Injection contains Meropenem 1000mg as its active ingredient. It is made by Glenmark. It belongs to the carbapenem class of antibiotics. The injection is used for serious bacterial infections that other drugs cannot handle.
Uses
Doctors prescribe this injection for serious bacterial infections that need hospital treatment. It is used when infections have spread through the body or are not responding to standard antibiotics. Common conditions it treats include:
- Lung infections and hospital-acquired pneumonia
- Stomach and abdominal infections
- Skin and soft tissue infections
- Urinary tract infections that are serious
- Infections in people with weak immune systems
- Bacterial infections after surgery
How Meropenem Works Against Bacteria
Meropenem targets the outer wall of bacteria. Bacteria need this wall to survive. It blocks the proteins bacteria use to build and repair that wall. Without a working wall, the bacterial cell breaks apart and dies.
It works against a broad range of bacteria: both gram-positive and gram-negative types.
Side Effects
Side effects can occur with any antibiotic injection. Most pass on their own. Common ones include:
- Nausea or upset stomach
- Loose stools or diarrhoea
- Headache
- Redness or swelling at the injection site
- Skin rash
- Rise in liver enzyme levels
- Seizures
If you notice severe skin reaction, difficulty breathing, or sudden confusion, get emergency care straight away.
Who Should Not Receive This Injection
Tell your doctor your full medical history before starting this treatment.
- A known allergy to meropenem, other carbapenems, or penicillin should not take it
- People with a history of seizures need careful monitoring before this antibiotic is given
- People with serious kidney disease may need a dose adjustment
- It should only be given during pregnancy if your doctor decides the benefit clearly outweighs the risk
Allergy history matters more here than with most antibiotics. Cross-reactions with penicillin do happen, though not always.
How to store
- Store unopened vials below 25°C, away from direct sunlight and moisture.
- Once the vial is prepared and ready to give, use it within the time your hospital pharmacist or nurse specifies.
- Do not store a prepared solution for later use.
Merrobe 1g Injection Price at IVFInjection
Merrobe 1g Injection is available at IVFInjection. Check the listing for the current price per vial. Orders can be delivered across Delhi, Noida, Gurugram, Ghaziabad, and Faridabad. Cold chain handling is maintained for injectable products during dispatch and delivery.