Uses, Side Effects, Price of Merotaxil Injection :

Merotaxil Injection is an antibiotic that is used to treat severe infections of the skin, lungs, stomach, urinary tract, blood, and brain (eg. meningitis). It works by killing the bacteria that cause these problems. However, it will not treat a viral infection.

Merotaxil Injection is commonly used to treat critically ill patients admitted to the hospital. This medicine is given by drip/infusion or by direct injection into a vein, under the supervision of a doctor or a nurse. The dose will depend on what type of infection you have, where it is in the body, and how serious it is. You should keep on taking the injection for as long as you have been prescribed, even if your symptoms quickly improve. If you stop taking it too early the infection may return or worsen.

Some people may develop side effects like headache, nausea, constipation, diarrhea, anemia, vomiting, and rash. These side effects are usually temporary and go away as your body adjusts to the medicine. Consult your doctor if these side effects bother you or do not go away.

Before starting treatment with this medicine, you should tell your doctor if you have epilepsy (seizures), liver or kidney problems or if you are allergic to any antibiotic. While using it, you may be advised blood tests to monitor your blood cell count and kidney function. This medicine is generally regarded as safe to use in pregnancy and breastfeeding if prescribed by the doctor.

USES OF MEROTAXIL INJECTION .

• Severe bacterial infections

BENEFITS OF MEROTAXIL INJECTION :

• In Severe bacterial infections

Merotaxil Injection belongs to a group of medicines called carbapenem antibiotics. It works by killing bacteria which can cause serious infections. It is a versatile medicine used to treat many different types of bacterial infections such as infections of the brain (meningitis), lungs (pneumonia), abdomen, urinary tract, skin, blood, and heart. This medicine is usually given as an injection by a doctor or nurse.

Merotaxil Injection usually makes you feel better very quickly but you should continue taking it as prescribed even when you feel better to make sure that all bacteria are killed and do not become resistant.

SIDE EFFECTS OF MEROTAXIL INJECTION :

Most side effects do not require any medical attention and disappear as your body adjusts to the medicine. Consult your doctor if they persist or if you’re worried about them

• Rash
• Headache
• Vomiting
• Nausea
• Itching
• Diarrhea
• Injection site inflammation
• Anemia (low number of red blood cells)
• Sepsis
• Constipation
• Apnea (absence of breathing)
• Shock
• Hypersensitivity
• Cutaneous reactions
• Clostridium difficile associated diarrhea
• Low blood platelets

Caution :

• Keep out of reach of children.
• Keep away from direct sunlight.

FAQs:

Q1. My friend has a history of epilepsy and she was on valproic acid while receiving treatment with Merotaxil Injection, still, she had an episode of seizure. Why? Any previous history with any other medication should be informed to the doctor before starting your treatment with Merotaxil Injection. Medicines like Merotaxil Injection can interfere with valproic acid which is used for the treatment of epilepsy, making it less effective. So, the reason for the recent episode of seizure could be the result of such drug interaction. Generally, in cases like these, the doctor prescribes a different medicine.

Q2.Even though Merotaxil Injection is used for skin infections, can it cause any skin-related problems? Serious skin reactions are rare, but some have been reported with the use of Merotaxil Injection. Therefore, before starting the treatment inform your doctor if you are allergic to any medicine or antibiotic. Serious skin reactions are a type of allergic reaction. But, if not properly managed then they can endanger life. So, if you notice any rash along with fever or peeling of the skin, discontinue the medication and inform your doctor.

Q3.Is Merotaxil Injection a strong antibiotic? Which infections does it treat? Merotaxil Injection is a broad-spectrum antibiotic which means it can treat a variety of bacterial infections. It is used to treat infections affecting the lungs (pneumonia) and complicated infections of the urinary tract, abdomen, and skin and soft tissue infections. Along with that, it is also helpful in treating bacterial infection of the membranes that surround the brain and spinal cord (meningitis) and infections that occur during or after delivery.