Elmero 1g Dry Vial Of 1 Powder For Injection

Elmero Powder For Injection contains Meropenem as its active ingredient. It is a higher-end antibiotic. Elmero Powder For Injection is used to treat severe and serious infection caused by various infection-causing bacteria.

Meropenem works by killing bacteria that cause infection. This medicine will be administered under medical supervision. You may experience pain at the site of injection, diarrhoea, stomach ache, rash while on this medicine as its side effect.

Inform your doctor if it remains persistent or worsens.

Dosage

Overdose

• Your doctor or nurse will give Elmero Powder For Injection, therefore it is less likely to provide you with more or less of this medicine.
• However, if you experience loose motions, nausea, vomiting and stomach pain immediately after taking this injection, inform your doctor as soon as possible.

Missed a Dose

• You will be monitored by your doctor or nurse on when the injection should be given to you
• It is unlikely that the dose will be missed.
• However, if you think your doctor or nurse might have missed a dose, inform them.

Mode of Action

How Does It Work?

Meropenem works by stopping the formation of the cell wall of the bacteria and thus killing the bacteria which causes the infection.

Directions for Use

Elmero Powder For Injection will be given in a hospital by your doctor or nurse as an injection. Do not self inject this medicine.

Precautions and Warnings

Pregnancy

Can I take Elmero Powder For Injection during pregnancy?

It is advised not to take Elmero Powder For Injection during pregnancy. Consult your doctor if you are pregnant, think you are pregnant or planning a baby. Your doctor will decide if this medicine can be given to you after assessing the benefits and necessity of the treatment.

Breast Feeding

Can I take Elmero Powder For Injection while breastfeeding?

Elmero Powder For Injection passes in human milk in a low amount; thus, it is advised not to take this medicine when you are breastfeeding. However, your doctor may give you this medicine after assessing the benefit and necessity.

Driving

Can I drive if I have consumed Elmero Powder For Injection?

Elmero Powder For Injection does not affect your ability to drive. However, if you have a headache, fits or abnormal skin sensations like tingling & pricking, it is advised not to drive.

Alcohol

Can I consume alcohol with Elmero Powder For Injection?

There is limited information available about the effect of alcohol on this medicine. Consult your doctor or pharmacist for further details.

Other General Warnings

Talk to your doctor if

• You have diarrhoea after taking & during treatment.
• You have a sudden severe allergic reaction (rashes, itching, swelling, dizziness, breathlessness).
• You have existing liver or kidney disease.
• You have fits and other brain problems.
• You skin allergy after taking this medicine.

Contraindications

• If you are allergic to Meropenem or any other ingredients of Elmero Powder For Injection.
• If you are allergic to the class of medicines known as carbapenems.
• If you are allergic to medicines like penicillins & cephalosporins.

Side effects

• Loose motions
• Stomach pain
• Rashes
• Nausea
• Vomiting
• Headache
• Swelling and irritation at the injection site
• Increased blood platelet count
• Elevated levels of liver enzymes (monitored by a blood test)
• Abnormal sensation in skin (pricking & tingling)

Interactions

Interactions with other medicines

• Medicines used to treat gout-like probenecid.
• Medicines used to treat fits like valproic acid.
• Medicine used to prevent blood from clotting like warfarin.

Storage and disposal

• Store at or below 30°C.
• Protect it if from light and moisture.
• Keep it out of the reach of children.
• Any unused portion should not be stored and should be discarded properly.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)

What should I discuss with my healthcare expert before taking Elmero Powder For Injection?

Inform the doctor about your detailed medical, surgical and allergy history. Inform your physician if you have any of the conditions like kidney disease, history of head injury, if you are pregnant, breastfeeding or planning a pregnancy.

I have a fever, cough and cold, can I take Elmero Powder For Injection?

No, Elmero Powder For Injection is not for normal infections. It is for serious complicated infections like pneumonia etc. Also, it is not helpful against viruses or flu.

Can Elmero Powder For Injection be used to relieve pain?

No, Elmero Powder For Injection is not a pain killer. This medicine only treats the bacterial infection and provide relief from the symptoms of infection.