Description
GENEM INJECTION
The anti-bacterial component of GENEM is Meropenem, a carbapenem. Meropenem is indicated for the treatment of the following infections in adults and children over 3 months of age.
A dose of up to 2 g three times daily in adults and adolescents and a dose of up to 40 mg/kg three times daily in children may be particularly appropriate.
Composition
Each vial of GENEM 0.5 G contains:
Sterile Meropenem Trihydrate USP equivalent to
Anhydrous Meropenem ………………………… 500 mg
Sterile Sodium Carbonate USP equivalent to
Sodium ………………………….……………… 45.1 mg
Each vial of GENEM 1 G contains:
Sterile Meropenem Trihydrate USP equivalent to
Anhydrous Meropenem ………………………… 1 g
Sterile Sodium Carbonate USP equivalent to
Sodium ………………………….…………… 90.2 g
Indications:
Genem (Meropenem) is indicated for the treatment of the following infections in adults and children over 3 months of age:
- Severe pneumonia, including hospital and ventilator-associated pneumonia
- Broncho-pulmonary infections in cystic fibrosis
- Complicated urinary tract infections
- Complicated intra-abdominal infections
- Intra- and post-partum infections
- Complicated skin and soft tissue infections
- Acute bacterial meningitis
METHOD OF ADMINISTRATION:
After Reconstitution, Genem (Meropenem) is administered by Intravenous bolus injection within three hours following reconstitution or Intravenous infusion administration within one hour following reconstitution.
PRESENTATION:
1 vial of Genem 0.5 g/ 1 g (Dry powder for injection)
SHELF LIFE
30 months from the date of manufacturing.
STORAGE
Store below 30°C. Protect from light. Keep out of reach of children.
