Patient was educated on precautions to be exercised while taking Meropenem as follows: Discuss with your doctor regarding any previous allergic responses you experienced with antibiotics belonging to the Beta-lactam group, such as, Penicillin and Amoxicillin. Patients with history of antibiotic associated diarrhea must be cautious about using Meropenem. Discuss with your doctor regarding your history of the same. Report to your doctor regarding any persistent diarrhea, abdominal pain and cramping, and blood or mucus [...]

Patient was educated on contraindications for using Meropenem as follows: Significant share of Meropenem given IV is primarily excreted unchanged in the urine. Individuals with compromised renal function tend to retain the drug in the circulation longer, thus resulting in toxicity. Meropenem should be avoided or used with extreme caution in such individuals. Meropenem intake can increase the risk for skin rash, ranging from mild to severe exfoliating rash and blisters. Individuals with history of [...]

Patient was educated on contraindications for using Meropenem as follows: Patients with history of antibiotic associated diarrhea must be cautious about using Meropenem. Discuss with your doctor regarding your history of the same. Patients with history of opportunistic infections must be cautious about using Meropenem. 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 Meropenem. Discuss with your [...]

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

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 [...]