Manufacturer: Emcure Pharmaceuticals Ltd
Salt Composition : Meropenem(1000mg), Sulbactam(500mg)
Emstar S 1000 mg/500 mg Injection should only be administered under the supervision of a healthcare professional. Do not miss any scheduled appointments for taking this medicine. The course of the medicine should be completed even if you feel better.
The common side effects of this medicine are nausea, vomiting, diarrhea, rashes, etc. You may also experience injection site redness, swelling, and pain that goes away with time. If any of the side effects get aggravated, you must consult your doctor immediately. If you experience any allergic reaction (rashes, itching, swelling, shortness of breath, etc.), you must seek immediate medical help.
Before taking this medicine, you should tell your doctor if you are taking any medicines for any health condition. Pregnant or breastfeeding women should also consult with their doctor before taking it. Avoid drinking alcohol as it can cause excessive drowsiness with this medicine. It usually does not impair your ability to drive, but you should not drive if it makes you feel sleepy or dizzy.
Emstar S 1000 mg/500 mg Injection is a combination of two medicines: Meropenem and Sulbactam. Meropenem is an antibiotic. It works by preventing the formation of the bacterial protective covering which is essential for the survival of bacteria in the human body. Sulbactam is a beta-lactamase inhibitor which blocks the action of enzymes produced by bacteria to inactivate Meropenem. Addition of Sulbactam reduces resistance and enhances the activity of Meropenem against bacteria.
Meropenem distributes partly into cerebrospinal fluid. The drug is eliminated both by metabolism and excretion. In normal volunteers, up to 70% is recovered in urine, and the remainder is accounted for by a beta-lactam ring-opened form of the compound, ICI 213689.Sulbactam, a new beta-lactamase inhibitor, has pharmacokinetic characteristics in humans similar to those of ampicillin and amoxicillin. Its half-life in humans is approximately 1 h.
Most side effects do not require any medical attention and disappear as your body adjusts to the medicine. Consult your doctor if they persist or if you’re worried about them
Common side effects of Merotec XP
Nausea
Vomiting
Diarrhea
Headache
Rash
If you are suffering from any of the following diseases, you should not take Meropenem + Sulbactam unless your doctor advises you to do so -
Kidney Disease
Ulcerative Colitis
Gastritis
Heart Failure
Drug Allergy
Asthma
Kidney Disease
Mononucleosis
Ulcerative Colitis
Jaundice
Sexually transmitted diseases
Liver Disease
Emstar S 1000 mg/500 mg 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.
Caution is advised when consuming alcohol with Emstar S 1000 mg/500 mg Injection. Please consult your doctor.
Emstar S 1000 mg/500 mg Injection is probably safe to use during breastfeeding. Limited human data suggests that the drug does not represent any significant risk to the baby.
MEROPENEM+SULBACTAM has broad-spectrum activity and is effective against both gram-positive and gram-negative bacteria. It is used to treat bacterial infections such as skin infections, gynecological infections, and intra-abdominal infections.
MEROPENEM+SULBACTAM may interact with medicines used to treat bipolar disorder (e.g. valproic acid/ sodium valproate), medicines used to treat gout (e.g. probenecid), and oral anticoagulant medications (e.g. dabigatran, apixaban).
Kindly do not self administer.
Store below 30°C
If you miss a dose of Emstar S 1000 mg/500 mg Injection, please consult your doctor.
Consult a doctor before taking any medicines.
Emstar S 1000 mg/500 mg Injection is given as an injection under the supervision of a doctor only.
Do not skip any doses and finish the full course of treatment even if you feel better.
It may cause dizziness. Don't drive or do anything that requires mental focus until you know how medicine affects you.
It is advisable to stay hydrated and drink plenty of water to overcome medicine side effects.
Avoid consuming alcohol while taking this medication as it can enhance the dizziness.
Discontinue Emstar S 1000 mg/500 mg Injection and inform your doctor immediately if you get a rash, itchy skin, swelling of face and mouth, or have difficulty in breathing.
Your doctor or nurse will give you this medicine. Kindly do not self administer.
