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Side Effects of Meropenem Use-2

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

Side Effects of Meropenem Use-1

Patient was educated on the side effects of using Meropenem as follows: Nausea and vomiting This is the most common side effect of Meropenem. 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. Meropenem works by killing the bacteria. While [...]

How to Take Meropenem Intravenous

Patient was educated on how to take Meropenem intravenous as follows: Meropenem 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 [...]

Meropenem and Mechanism of Action

Patient was educated on Meropenem and its mechanism of action as follows: Meropenem is a broad-spectrum injectable antibiotic that is active against number of bacteria causing wide variety of infections. Meropenem 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. Meropenem is an antibacterial agent and [...]

Precautions to be Exercised While Taking Meloxicam-4

Patient was educated on precautions to be exercised while taking Meloxicam as follows: Maintain strict compliance with intake of Meloxicam as ordered, with regards to dosage and frequency, to derive the benefit of the medication. Noncompliance with recommendation on Meloxicam intake can result in ineffective pain control. Evenly space out the doses of Meloxicam and take the dose at the scheduled time every day. Keeping to the schedule helps to avoid forgetting the medication. Do [...]