Merop

Merop Description

meropenem

Manufacturer:

UNILAB, Inc

Distributor:

UNILAB, Inc
Full Prescribing Info
Description
Meropenem Trihydrate (MEROP) Injection is a sterile, pyrogen-free, synthetic, broad-spectrum, carbapenem antibiotic for intravenous administration. Meropenem Trihydrate (MEROP) Injection is a white to pale yellow depending on the concentration. The pH of freshly constituted solutions is between 7.3 and 8.3. Meropenem Trihydrate (MEROP) Injection is soluble in 5% monobasic potassium phosphate solution, sparingly soluble in water, very lightly soluble in hydrated ethanol, and practically insoluble in acetone or ether.
500 mg: Each vial contains: Meropenem Trihydrate, USP equivalent to anhydrous Meropenem 500 mg.
Also contains Sodium as Sodium Carbonate 45.1 mg (1.96 mEq).
1 g: Each vial contains: Meropenem Trihydrate, USP equivalent to anhydrous Meropenem 1 gram.
Also contains Sodium as Sodium Carbonate 90.2 mg (3.92 mEq).