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Description
Meropenem is a broad-spectrum antibiotic used to treat serious infections caused by various bacteria.
**Primary Uses:**
– Treatment of severe infections such as intra-abdominal infections, meningitis, skin and skin structure infections, and diabetic foot infections.
**Drug Class:**
– Carbapenem antibiotic.
**Mechanism of Action:**
– Meropenem works by inhibiting bacterial cell wall synthesis, leading to cell death.
**Common Forms:**
– Intravenous injection, available in 500 mg and 1 g vials.
**Dosage Instructions:**
– For adults, the typical dosage is 500 mg to 1 g administered intravenously every 8 hours, depending on the type and severity of the infection.
– For children, the dosage is based on body weight and the specific infection being treated.
– The exact dosage and duration of treatment should be determined by a healthcare professional.
Meropenem is used to treat serious bacterial infections by inhibiting cell wall synthesis, leading to bacterial cell death.
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