Meropenem (Systemic)
Brand Names : Merrem I.V.
Precautions While Using This MedicineSome patients may develop tremors or seizures while receiving this medicine.
If you already have a history of seizures and you are taking anticonvulsants,
you should continue to take them
unless otherwise directed by your
doctor.
In some patients, meropenem may cause diarrhea
.
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Severe diarrhea may be a sign of a serious side effect. Do not take
any diarrhea medicine without first checking with your doctor. Diarrhea medicines
may make your diarrhea worse or make it last longer.
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For mild diarrhea, diarrhea medicine containing kaolin (e.g., Kaopectate
liquid) or attapulgite (e.g., Kaopectate tablets, Diasorb) may be taken. However,
other kinds of diarrhea medicine should not be taken. They may make your diarrhea
worse or make it last longer.
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If you have any questions about this or if mild diarrhea continues
or gets worse, check with your health care professional.
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