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There are no specific precautions regarding alcohol consumption with this medication, but consult your healthcare provider.
Use with caution if you have liver disease. Regular liver function tests may be required.
Use with caution if you have kidney disease. Regular kidney function tests may be required, and dosage adjustments may be necessary.
Consult your doctor before using this medication during pregnancy.
Consult your doctor before using this medication while breastfeeding.
There are no specific warnings against driving, but avoid driving if you experience dizziness, seizures, or other side effects that impair your ability to perform these tasks safely.
Meropenem: Works by inhibiting bacterial cell wall synthesis, leading to cell death. It binds to penicillin-binding proteins (PBPs) and interferes with the final step of peptidoglycan synthesis in bacterial cell walls, which is crucial for their structural integrity.
Severe bacterial infections can affect various parts of the body, including the skin, soft tissues, abdomen, and central nervous system. These infections can be life-threatening if not treated promptly and effectively.
Yes, Brutapenem is effective only against bacteria. It is not effective against virus or fungal infections. Brutapenem 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.
It is common to have minor side effects such as nausea, vomiting, diarrhea and headache with the use of Brutapenem. However, these symptoms generally settle down with continued medication as the body adapts the medicine. If the side effects bother you, inform your doctor. The doctor will suggest an alternative medicine if required. Serious side effects with Brutapenem are very rare. In case you develop serious side effects, seek immediate medical advice.
There are reports which suggest the occurrence of seizures or fits with the use of Brutapenem. However, fits are more likely to occur in patients with a history of seizures or a brain lesion (wound, ulcer, abscess or tumor) or patients having bacterial meningitis or compromised kidney function. Consult your doctor to understand the exact reason.
Brutapenem is a broad-spectrum antibiotic which means it can treat a variety of bacterial infections. It is used to treat infection 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.
It is important that you do not stop the treatment without consulting your doctor. Stopping the treatment may bring back the infection or you may develop resistance to Brutapenem. Similar results may be seen if you skip any dose or are forgetful in taking the suggested doses. Therefore, it is recommended that you do not miss doses. If you do, take the missed dose as soon as you can and take the next dose as planned so that you stick to the same overall daily dose.
Serious skin reactions are rare, but some have been reported with the use of Brutapenem. 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 reactions. 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.
The length of the treatment will be decided by your doctor. The doctor will decide the dose depending on your general health, the type of infection you have and how well you respond to Brutapenem. Consult your doctor if you are not sure.
Any previous history with any other medication should be informed to the doctor before starting your treatment with Brutapenem. Medicines like Brutapenem 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.
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