Penro Injection (500mg) – Broad-Spectrum Antibiotic | 1 Vial

Description

Penro (500mg) Injection contains Meropenem, a broad-spectrum carbapenem antibiotic used to treat severe and resistant bacterial infections. It works by stopping bacterial cell wall formation, ultimately killing the bacteria.

It is generally used in hospitals for serious infections such as pneumonia, sepsis, meningitis, complicated urinary tract infections, and intra-abdominal infections.

Ingredients

• Active Ingredient: Meropenem (500mg)

• Inactive Ingredients: Sodium carbonate, sterile water for reconstitution

Drug Class

• Antibiotic (Carbapenem group)

Dosage Form

• Injection (Powder for reconstitution, 1 vial)

Uses

• Severe pneumonia (including hospital-acquired)

• Intra-abdominal infections

• Complicated urinary tract infections

• Meningitis (bacterial)

• Sepsis and bloodstream infections

• Skin and soft tissue infections

• Gynecological infections

Dosage

• Adults: 500mg to 1g IV every 8 hours (depending on infection severity)

• Meningitis: Higher doses may be prescribed

• Children: Dose depends on body weight and severity of infection
  ⚠️ Dosage must be determined by a doctor.

In Case of Overdose

• Symptoms: Seizures, nausea, vomiting, confusion

• Seek immediate emergency medical attention

Missed Dose

• If missed in hospital setting, the doctor/nurse will adjust schedule

• Do not double the dose

How To Use

• Administered intravenously (IV infusion or injection) by healthcare professionals

• Not for self-administration

When Not to Use

• Allergy to Meropenem or other carbapenems

• History of severe allergic reactions to penicillins or cephalosporins

Side Effects

• Common: Diarrhea, nausea, vomiting, rash, pain at injection site

• Less common: Headache, abdominal pain, dizziness

• Rare but serious: Seizures, allergic reactions, liver enzyme disturbances

Precautions & Warnings

• Adjust dose in kidney impairment patients

• Monitor liver and kidney function during prolonged treatment

• May trigger seizures in patients with brain conditions

• Use in pregnancy and breastfeeding only under medical supervision

• Long-term use may increase risk of fungal or bacterial secondary infections

Drug Interactions

• Reduces blood levels of valproic acid (increasing seizure risk)

• Probenecid (can raise Meropenem levels)

• Use with caution alongside other antibiotics or seizure medications

Storage/Disposal

• Store below 25°C, away from moisture and light

• Reconstituted solution should be used immediately or within recommended time

• Dispose of leftover vials as per hospital/medical waste guidelines

Control Drug

• Not a controlled substance

• Prescription required

Quick Tips

• Effective only for bacterial infections, not viral infections like flu

• Inform your doctor about any seizure history

• Stay hydrated during treatment

• Complete the full prescribed course for best results