Manufacturer: Wockhardt Ltd
Salt Composition : Ampicillin(500mg)
Vial of 1 Injection
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Meriwok 500mg Injection is an antibiotic that is used to treat severe infections of the skin, lungs, stomach, urinary tract, blood, and brain (eg. meningitis). It works by killing the bacteria that cause these problems. However, it will not treat a viral infection.
Meriwok 500mg Injection is commonly used to treat critically ill patients admitted to the hospital. This medicine is given by drip/infusion or by direct injection into a vein, under the supervision of a doctor or a nurse. The dose will depend on what type of infection you have, where it is in the body, and how serious it is. You should keep on taking the injection for as long as you have been prescribed, even if your symptoms quickly improve. If you stop taking it too early the infection may return or worsen.
Some people may develop side effects like headache, nausea, constipation, diarrhea, anemia, vomiting, and rash. These side effects are usually temporary and go away as your body adjusts to the medicine. Consult your doctor if these side effects bother you or do not go away.
Before starting treatment with this medicine, you should tell your doctor if you have epilepsy (seizures), liver or kidney problems or if you are allergic to any antibiotic. While using it, you may be advised blood tests to monitor your blood cell count and kidney function. This medicine is generally regarded as safe to use in pregnancy and breastfeeding if prescribed by the doctor.
The mechanisms of action of ampicillin are interference with cell wall synthesis by attachment to penicillin-binding proteins (PBPs), inhibition of cell wall peptidoglycan synthesis and inactivation of inhibitors to autolytic enzymes
Pharmacokinetics. Ampicillin is well-absorbed from the GI tract (though food reduces its absorption), and reaches peak concentrations in one to two hours. The bioavailability is around 62% for parenteral routes. Unlike other penicillins, which usually bind 60–90% to plasma proteins, ampicillin binds to only 15–20%.
Nausea
Vomiting
Headache
Rash
Diarrhea
Anemia (low number of red blood cells)
Constipation
General Information. ...
Dialysis, renal disease, renal failure, renal impairment. ...
Asthma, carbapenem hypersensitivity, cephalosporin hypersensitivity, eczema, penicillin hypersensitivity, serious rash, urticaria. ...
Mononucleosis. ...
Antimicrobial resistance.
Meriwok 500mg Injection is generally considered safe to use during pregnancy. Animal studies have shown low or no adverse effects to the developing baby; however, there are limited human studies.
Consuming alcohol with Meriwok 500mg Injection does not cause any harmful side effects.
Meriwok 500mg Injection is probably safe to use during breastfeeding. Limited human data suggests that the drug does not represent any significant risk to the baby.
Infections of the Genitourinary Tract Including gonorrhoea.
Infections of the Respiratory Tract.
Infections of the Gastrointestinal Tract.
Bacterial meningitis/septicaemia.
Endocarditis treatment.
Endocarditis prophylaxis (off-label)
Soft tissue infections
allopurinol.
atenolol.
azithromycin.
bendroflumethiazide.
chloramphenicol.
chlorothiazide.
clarithromycin.
colestipol.
Your doctor or nurse will give you this medicine.
Store below 30°C
If you miss a dose of Meriwok 500mg Injection, please consult your doctor.
Consult a doctor before taking any medicines.
Meriwok 500mg Injection is an antibiotic that's usually only given in the hospital for serious infections.
Inform your doctor if you are allergic to penicillin or if you are taking any seizure medication before starting treatment with this medication.
Diarrhea may occur as a side effect. Inform your doctor if you develop severe stomach pain or if you find blood in your stools.
Your doctor may monitor your kidney function and blood count while you are having treatment with this medication.
Your doctor or nurse will give you this medicine. Kindly do not self administer.
Q. My friend has a history of epilepsy and she was on valproic acid while receiving treatment with Meriwok 500mg Injection, still, she had an episode of seizure. Why?
Any previous history with any other medication should be informed to the doctor before starting your treatment with Meriwok 500mg Injection. Medicines like Meriwok 500mg Injection can interfere with valproic acid which is used for the treatment of epilepsy, making it less effective. So, the reason for the recent episode of seizure could be the result of such drug interaction. Generally, in cases like these, the doctor prescribes a different medicine.
Q. Even though Meriwok 500mg Injection is used for skin infections, can it cause any skin-related problems?
Serious skin reactions are rare, but some have been reported with the use of Meriwok 500mg Injection. Therefore, before starting the treatment inform your doctor if you are allergic to any medicine or antibiotic. Serious skin reactions are a type of allergic reaction. But, if not properly managed then they can endanger life. So, if you notice any rash along with fever or peeling of the skin, discontinue the medication and inform your doctor.
Q. Is Meriwok 500mg Injection a strong antibiotic? Which infections does it treat?
Meriwok 500mg Injection is a broad-spectrum antibiotic which means it can treat a variety of bacterial infections. It is used to treat infections affecting the lungs (pneumonia) and complicated infections of the urinary tract, abdomen, and skin and soft tissue infections. Along with that, it is also helpful in treating bacterial infection of the membranes that surround the brain and spinal cord (meningitis) and infections that occur during or after delivery.
Q. Is Meriwok 500mg Injection effective against bacteria only? Can it be used for any type of bacterial infection?
Yes, Meriwok 500mg Injection is effective only against bacteria. It is not effective against virus or fungal infections. Meriwok 500mg Injection is effective against some bacteria which include Staphylococcus aureus, Streptococcus pneumoniae, S. pyogenes, S. viridans group, etc. Therefore, its use against any other type of bacteria should be avoided.
