Patient was educated on precautions to be exercised while taking Meropenem as follows: Patients with history of diminished hearing and ototoxicity are at increased risk for hearing loss with Meropenem. Individuals taking Meropenem must observe a close watch regarding the same and report any changes with hearing to the physician immediately. Some forms of Meropenem have sodium content in them, which can result in fluid retention and unusual weight gain in individuals taking them. This [...]

Patient was educated on precautions to be exercised while taking Meropenem as follows: Evenly space out the doses of the antibiotic and take the dose at the scheduled time every day. Keeping to the schedule helps with maintaining a constant level of the antibiotic in the body, which is needed for infection control. Also, this helps to avoid forgetting the medication. Maintain strict compliance with intake of Meropenem as ordered, with regards to dosage and [...]

Patient was educated on precautions to be exercised while taking Meropenem as follows: Check with your doctor regarding safety upon receiving any live vaccinations, as Meropenem by eliminating natural bacterial flora, could lower the body’s resistance. Live vaccinations could turn virulent in such individuals, precipitating new infections. Meropenem should be administered cautiously in individuals taking Probenecid, a medication used for gout, as Probenecid inhibits the enzymes responsible for metabolism of Meropenem in the liver. Inhibition [...]

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 [...]