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Side Effects of Merrem Use-2

Patient was educated on the side effects of using Merrem as follows: Opportunistic fungal infections The friendly normal flora residing in the human body help prevent growth of opportunistic infections. Merrem by destroying the normal flora, tips the balance in favor of opportunistic infections. So, long term use of Merrem carries a risk of opportunistic fungal infections, such as, thrush and yeast infections. Anaphylaxis A rare, but serious anaphylactic response can occur for Merrem. Patients [...]

Side Effects of Merrem Use-1

Patient was educated on the side effects of using Merrem as follows: Nausea and vomiting This is the most common side effect of Merrem. Taking the antibiotic with some food and water can minimize the effects of nausea and vomiting. Diarrhea Human intestines have a lot of bacteria, both good and bad, living in a sensitive balance with each other. This helps maintain the normal natural intestinal environment. Merrem works by killing the bacteria. While [...]

How to Take Merrem Intravenous

Patient was educated on how to take Merrem intravenous as follows: Merrem is taken as an IV infusion. Make sure the medication is clear and free of any suspended particles, before use. Discard the vial at the notice of any suspended particles. Also, discard the vial, if contents are cloudy or discolored or if the vial is cracked. Evenly space out the IV doses of the antibiotic and take the dose at the scheduled time [...]

Merrem and Mechanism of Action

Patient was educated on Merrem and its mechanism of action as follows: Merrem is a broad-spectrum injectable antibiotic that is active against number of bacteria causing wide variety of infections. Merrem is a Beta-lactam antibiotic that acts by inhibiting bacterial cell wall synthesis. It belongs to a sub-group of carbapenems in Beta-lactam antibiotics Inhibition of bacterial cell wall synthesis will kill the bacteria and inhibit further growth of bacteria. Merrem is an antibacterial agent and [...]

Precautions to be Exercised While Taking Lotensin-2

Patient was educated on precautions to be exercised while taking Lotensin as follows: Observe compliance with regular lab work ordered. Since the drug can lead to high potassium levels in the body, potassium levels in the blood could be closely monitored. Also, as kidneys are the main source of elimination of the drug, renal function could be periodically monitored. Keep a watch on the volume of urine output, at least for the initial one month [...]