Mucad 500mg Injection

Here you'll find essential details about Mucad 500mg Injection, a Cadila Pharmaceuticals Ltd product containing the salt combination Meropenem (500mg). Key uses of this medication include Severe bacterial infections. Take a moment to explore the specific information provided in the 'Detail' section and utilize the wishlist and compare features for a better understanding.

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Salt Combination: Meropenem (500mg)
Brand: Cadila Pharmaceuticals Ltd
Uses: Severe bacterial infections

Description

Mucad 500mg 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
Mucad 500mg 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.

Cautions

Liver:	SAFE IF PRESCRIBED: Mucad 500mg Injection is safe to use in patients with liver disease. No dose adjustment of Mucad 500mg Injection is recommended.
Kidney:	CAUTION: Mucad 500mg Injection should be used with caution in patients with kidney disease. Dose adjustment of Mucad 500mg Injection may be needed. Please consult your doctor.
Driving:	CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR: It is not known whether Mucad 500mg Injection alters the ability to drive. Do not drive if you experience any symptoms that affect your ability to concentrate and react.
Breast feeding:	SAFE IF PRESCRIBED: Mucad 500mg Injection is probably safe to use during breastfeeding. Limited human data suggests that the drug does not represent any significant risk to the baby.
Pregnency:	SAFE IF PRESCRIBED: Mucad 500mg Injection is generally considered safe to use during pregnancy. Animal studies have shown low or no adverse effects to the developing baby; however, there are limited human studies.
Alcohol:	SAFE: Consuming alcohol with Mucad 500mg Injection does not cause any harmful side effects.
Drug Action:	Cell wall active agent -Carbapenems
Therapeutic class:	ANTI INFECTIVES
Habit Forming:	No
Chemical Class:	Carbapenem derivative

Uses of Mucad 500mg Injection

In Severe bacterial infections Mucad 500mg 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
Mucad 500mg 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.