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From the official U.S. FDA label for meropenem (meropenem trihydrate), the active ingredient registered with NAFDAC.
Meropenem for Injection, USP is a penem antibacterial indicated for the treatment of: Complicated skin and skin structure infections (adult patients and pediatric patients 3 months of age and older only). ( 1.1 ) Complicated intra-abdominal infections (adult and pediatric patients). ( 1.2 ) Bacterial meningitis (pediatric patients 3 months of age and older only). ( 1.3 ) To reduce the development of drug-resistant bacteria and maintain the effectiveness of Meropenem for Injection, USP and other antibacterial drugs, Meropenem for Injection, USP should only be used to treat or prevent infections that are proven or strongly suspected to be caused by susceptible bacteria. …
The following are discussed in greater detail in other sections of labeling: Hypersensitivity Reactions [see Warnings and Precautions (5.1) ] Severe Cutaneous Adverse Reactions [ see Warnings and Precautions (5.2) ] Seizure Potential [see Warnings and Precautions (5.3) ] Risk of Breakthrough Seizures Due to Drug Interaction with Valproic Acid [see Warnings and Precautions (5.4) ] Clostridium difficile – associated Diarrhea [see Warnings and Precautions (5.5) ] Development of Drug-Resistant Bacteria [see Warnings and Precautions (5.6) ] Overgrowth of Nonsusceptible Organisms [see Warnings and Precautions (5.7) ] Thrombocytopenia [see Warnings and Precautions (5.8) ] Potential for Neuromotor I …
Meropenem for Injection, USP is contraindicated in patients with known hypersensitivity to any component of this product or to other drugs in the same class or in patients who have demonstrated anaphylactic reactions to beta (β)-lactams. Known hypersensitivity to product components or anaphylactic reactions to β-lactams. ( 4 )
Serious and occasionally fatal hypersensitivity (anaphylactic) reactions have been reported in patients receiving β-lactams. ( 5.1 ) Severe cutaneous adverse reactions have been reported in patients receiving Meropenem for Injection, USP. ( 5.2 ) Seizures and other adverse CNS experiences have been reported during treatment. ( 5.3 ) Co-administration of Meropenem for Injection, USP with valproic acid or divalproex sodium reduces the serum concentration of valproic acid potentially increasing the risk of breakthrough seizures. ( 5.4 , 7.2 ) Clostridium difficile- associated diarrhea (ranging from mild diarrhea to fatal colitis) has been reported. Evaluate if diarrhea occurs. …
8.1 Pregnancy Risk Summary There are insufficient human data to establish whether there is a drug-associated risk of major birth defects or miscarriages with meropenem in pregnant women. No fetal toxicity or malformations were observed in pregnant rats and Cynomolgus monkeys administered intravenous meropenem during organogenesis at doses up to 2.4 and 2.3 times the maximum recommended human dose (MRHD) based on body surface area comparison, resp …
Storage Conditions Store at 20° to 25°C (68° to 77°F). [See USP Controlled Room Temperature.] Sterile, Nonpyrogenic, Preservative-free. The container closure is not made with natural rubber latex.
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Aropem 1 g Injection contains Meropenem (Meropenem Trihydrate) (1 g), as powder for solution for injection/infusion, according to its NAFDAC registration record.
Yes. Aropem 1 g Injection is listed on the NAFDAC register under registration number C4-1483, and its registration is active as of 5 November 2026.
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Meropenem for Injection, USP is a penem antibacterial indicated for the treatment of: Complicated skin and skin structure infections (adult patients and pediatric patients 3 months of age and older only). ( 1.1 ) Complicated intra-abdominal infections (adult and pediatric patients). ( 1.2 ) Bacterial meningitis (pediatric patients 3 months of age and older only). ( 1.3 ) To reduce the development (Summarised from the official U.S. FDA label for meropenem (meropenem trihydrate). Always follow your doctor or pharmacist.)
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