Meropenem: Uses, Side Effects & Brands in Pakistan
Meropenem is a carbapenem antibiotic given by injection. It is a prescription medicine used for serious hospital infections, complicated abdominal infections, pneumonia, meningitis and resistant (XDR) typhoid. In Pakistan it is available as injections, made by 10 different manufacturers. On this page you can read how it works, its common side effects and precautions, and compare the brands and prices available at Medimart.
How Meropenem works
Meropenem kills a very wide range of bacteria by blocking cell wall production and resists many bacterial enzymes.
What is Meropenem used for?
- Serious hospital infections
- Complicated abdominal infections
- Pneumonia
- Meningitis
- Resistant (XDR) typhoid
Meropenem is used in hospital for severe infections, including complicated abdominal and urinary infections, hospital-acquired pneumonia, meningitis, blood infections, and in Pakistan for extensively drug-resistant typhoid.
Side effects of Meropenem
Common side effects of Meropenem include:
- Diarrhoea
- Rash
- Pain at the injection site
- Headache
Stop and get medical help straight away for swelling of the face or throat, difficulty breathing, a severe rash, or severe or bloody diarrhoea.
Precautions and warnings
- It is given only in hospital or clinic settings by trained healthcare professionals, who monitor the patient during treatment.
- Tell the medical team about allergies, other medicines and any kidney, liver or heart problems.
- Tell the team about any allergy to penicillins or cephalosporins.
Frequently asked questions about Meropenem
What is the price of Meropenem in Pakistan?
At Medimart, Meropenem products currently in stock range from Rs 960 to Rs 5,368 per pack, depending on the brand, strength and pack size. The lowest-priced option right now is Merocin 500mg Injection at Rs 960. Prices are updated regularly, so the product list on this page always shows the latest price.Which brands of Meropenem are available in Pakistan?
Meropenem is sold in Pakistan under brand names such as Penro (Bosch Pharmaceuticals Ltd), Meronem (Ici Pharmaceuticals), Merem (Global-vision), Merpen (Ici Pharmaceuticals), Ropen (Macter International Ltd), Merocon (Continental Pharmaceuticals), Merocit (CCL Pharmaceuticals PTV Ltd Al Qamar) and Merostin (Welwrd Pharmaceuticals), along with 3 more brands listed below.Do I need a prescription for Meropenem?
Yes. Meropenem is a prescription medicine in Pakistan. Use it only when a doctor has prescribed it, at the dose and for the time they advise.
Are all Meropenem brands the same?
Brands that contain the same amount of Meropenem in the same form are expected to work in the same way, although inactive ingredients, pack sizes and prices differ. Ask your doctor or pharmacist before switching from one brand to another.
Meropenem brands and prices in Pakistan
Medimart lists 16 products containing Meropenem from different manufacturers. Compare strengths, pack sizes and prices below and order online with cash on delivery.
