Product Introduction

Prescription Required

Marketer

Cims Healthcare Private Limited

SALT COMPOSITION

Meropenem (500mg)

Storage

Store below 30°C

Product introduction

Daypenam 500 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.

Daypenam 500 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.

Uses of DAYPENAM Injection

• Severe bacterial infections

Benefits of DAYPENAM Injection

In Severe bacterial infections

Daypenam 500 Injection belongs to a group of medicines called carbapenem antibiotics. It works by killing bacteria which can cause serious infections. It is a versatile medicine used to treat many different types of bacterial infections such as infections of the brain (meningitis), lungs (pneumonia), abdomen, urinary tract, skin, blood, and heart. This medicine is usually given as an injection by a doctor or nurse.

Daypenam 500 Injection usually makes you feel better very quickly but you should continue taking it as prescribed even when you feel better to make sure that all bacteria are killed and do not become resistant.

Side effects of DAYPENAM Injection

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 Daypenam

• Vomiting
• Nausea
• Rash
• Headache
• Itching
• Diarrhea
• Anemia (low number of red blood cells)
• Constipation
• Injection site inflammation
• Sepsis
• Apnea (absence of breathing)
• Shock

How to use DAYPENAM Injection

Your doctor or nurse will give you this medicine. Kindly do not self administer.

How DAYPENAM Injection works

Daypenam 500 Injection is an antibiotic. It kills bacteria by preventing them from forming the bacterial protective covering (cell wall) which is needed for them to survive.

Safety advice

Alcohol

CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR

It is not known whether it is safe to consume alcohol with Daypenam 500 Injection. Please consult your doctor.

Pregnancy

CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR

Information regarding the use of Daypenam 500 Injection during pregnancy is not available. Please consult your doctor.

Breast feeding

CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR

Information regarding the use of Daypenam 500 Injection during breastfeeding is not available. Please consult your doctor.

Driving

UNSAFE

Daypenam 500 Injection may cause side effects that could affect your ability to drive.

Kidney

CAUTION

Dyapenam 500 Injection should be used with caution in patients with kidney disease. Dose adjustment may be needed.

Liver

SAFE IF PRESCRIBED

Daypenam 500 Injection is probably safe to use in patients with liver disease. Limited data suggest dose adjustment may not be needed.

What if you forget to take Daypenam Injection?

If you miss a dose of Daypenam 500 Injection, please consult your doctor.

Quick tips

• Daypenam 500 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.
• Daypenam 500 Injection is an antibiotic that’s usually only given in the hospital for serious infections.
• It is given by a drip into a vein (intravenous infusion) over 20 to 60 minutes.
• 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 liver and kidney function while you are having treatment with this medication.