MEROPENEM (MERREM)
Meropenem (Merrem); Antibacterial, Carbapenem; Inj: 500, 1000 mg; >3 mos: 60 mg/kg/day IV q8h. For meningitis or cystic fibrosis patients or febrile
neutropenic patients, use 120 mg/kg/day IV q8h (max dose 6 gm/day)
Less likely than Primaxin to cause seizures.
neutropenic patients, use 120 mg/kg/day IV q8h (max dose 6 gm/day)
Less likely than Primaxin to cause seizures.