What is meropenem?
Meropenem is an antibiotic. It fights bacteria in the body.
Meropenem is used in the treatment of infections of the abdomen, such as appendicitis and peritonitis, bacterial meningitis (infection of the lining of the brain), and skin infections.
Meropenem may also be used for purposes other than those listed here.
What is the most important information I should know about meropenem?
Do not take meropenem without first talking to your doctor if you have an allergy to meropenem, imipenem (Primaxin), a penicillin antibiotic, or a cephalosporin antibiotic.
What should I discuss with my healthcare provider before taking meropenem?
Do not take meropenem without first talking to your doctor if you have an allergy to meropenem, imipenem (Primaxin), a penicillin antibiotic, or a cephalosporin antibiotic.
Before taking meropenem, talk to your doctor if you have
You may not be able to use meropenem, or you may require a dosage adjustment or special monitoring during treatment.
Meropenem is in the FDA pregnancy category B. This means that it is not expected to be harmful to an unborn baby. Do not use meropenem without first talking to your doctor if you are pregnant or could become pregnant during treatment.
It is not known whether meropenem passes into breast milk. Do not take meropenem without first talking to your doctor if you are breast-feeding a baby.