Mero SB Injection

About Mero SB Injection

Mero SB Injection contains Meropenem and Sulbactam. This antibiotic is used to treat serious bacterial infections, such as those that affect the skin, abdomen, lungs, and urinary tract. Sulbactam increases the efficacy of the broad-spectrum carbapenem antibiotic Meropenem against bacteria that are resistant to it.

Brand Name: Mero SB

Composition: Meropenem, Sulbactam

Mechanism of Action:

Meropenem, a strong carbapenem antibiotic included in Mero SB Injection, effectively kills bacteria by preventing the formation of their cell walls. It works better against resistant infections when taken with Sulbactam, a -lactamase inhibitor that stops bacteria from degrading Meropenem. Antibiotic resistance mechanisms are overcome by this combination, which is used to treat severe bacterial infections.

Uses:

       Complicated intra-abdominal infections

       Hospital-acquired pneumonia

       Ventilator-associated pneumonia

       Complicated urinary tract infections

       Bloodstream infections (sepsis, bacteremia)

       Skin and soft tissue infections

       Meningitis

Dosage and Administration:

The severity of the infection and the patient's condition determine the dosage. usually administered intravenously (IV) under a doctor's supervision every eight hours.

Side Effects:

       Nausea

       Vomiting

       Diarrhea

       Headache

       Injection site pain

       Skin rash