Patient was educated on contraindications for using Merrem as follows: Patients with history of antibiotic associated diarrhea must be cautious about using Merrem. Discuss with your doctor regarding your history of the same. Patients with history of opportunistic infections must be cautious about using Merrem. Discuss with your doctor regarding your history of the same. Patients with history of diminished hearing and ototoxicity are at increased risk for hearing loss with Merrem. Discuss with your [...]

Patient was educated on the side effects of using Merrem as follows: Fluid retention and unusual weight gain Some forms of Merrem have sodium content in them, which can result in fluid retention and unusual weight gain in individuals taking them. Hepatic damage Long term Merrem intake can lead to hepatic injury, thus compromising liver function. A part of the Merrem given IV is metabolized by the liver. Hepatic injury and altered liver function can [...]

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 [...]

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 [...]

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 [...]