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Rapiden 500mg Tablet

Meropenem (500mg)
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General Information

Contains

Meropenem (500mg)

Marketer

Venus Remedies Ltd
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Uses of Rapiden Tablet

  • Severe bacterial infections

Side effects of Rapiden Tablet

Most side effects do not require any medical attention and disappear as your body adjusts to the medicine. Consult your doctor if they persist or if you’re worried about them
Common side effects of Rapiden
  • Rash
  • Headache
  • Vomiting
  • Nausea
  • Itching
  • Diarrhea
  • Injection site inflammation
  • Anemia (low number of red blood cells)
  • Sepsis
  • Constipation
  • Apnea (absence of breathing)
  • Shock

How to use Rapiden Tablet

Take this medicine in the dose and duration as advised by your doctor. Swallow it as a whole. Do not chew, crush or break it. Rapiden 500mg Tablet may be taken with or without food.

How Rapiden Tablet works

Rapiden 500mg Tablet is an antibiotic. It kills bacteria by preventing them from forming the bacterial protective covering (cell wall) which is needed for them to survive.

Quick tips

  • Rapiden 500mg Tablet is an antibiotic that's usually only given in the hospital for serious infections.
  • Take it as per dose and duration suggested by your doctor.
  • Diarrhea may occur as a side effect. Inform your doctor if you develop severe stomach pain or if you find blood in your stools.
  • Inform your doctor if you are allergic to penicillin or if you are taking any seizure medication before starting treatment with this medication.
  • Your doctor may monitor your kidney function and blood count while you are having treatment with this medication.
  • Rapiden 500mg Tablet is an antibiotic that's usually only given in the hospital for serious infections.
  • It is given by a drip into a vein (intravenous infusion) over 20 to 60 minutes.
  • Inform your doctor if you are allergic to penicillin or if you are taking any seizure medication before starting treatment with this medication.
  • Diarrhea may occur as a side effect. Inform your doctor if you develop severe stomach pain or if you find blood in your stools.
  • Your doctor may monitor your liver and kidney function while you are having treatment with this medication.

Safety advice

Alcohol

Alcohol

SAFE
Consuming alcohol with Rapiden 500mg Tablet does not usually cause any harmful side effects.
Pregnancy

Pregnancy

SAFE IF PRESCRIBED
Rapiden 500mg Tablet is generally considered safe to use during pregnancy. Animal studies do not indicate harmful effects. However, there are limited human studies.
Breast feeding

Breast feeding

SAFE IF PRESCRIBED
Rapiden 500mg Tablet may be safe to use during breastfeeding. Animal studies have shown low or no adverse effects to the developing baby; however, there are limited human studies.
Driving

Driving

CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR
It is not known whether Rapiden 500mg Tablet alters the ability to drive. Do not drive if you experience any symptoms that affect your ability to concentrate and react. Please consult your doctor.
Kidney

Kidney

CAUTION
Rapiden 500mg Tablet should be used with caution in patients with kidney disease. Dose adjustment may be needed.
Liver

Liver

SAFE IF PRESCRIBED
Rapiden 500mg Tablet is safe to use in patients with liver disease. No dose adjustment is recommended.

Frequently asked questions

Any previous history with any other medication should be informed to the doctor before starting your treatment with Rapiden 500mg Tablet. Medicines like Rapiden 500mg Tablet can interfere with valproic acid which is used for the treatment of epilepsy, making it less effective. So, the reason for the recent episode of seizure could be the result of such drug interaction. Generally, in cases like these, the doctor prescribes a different medicine.
Serious skin reactions are rare, but some have been reported with the use of Rapiden 500mg Tablet. Therefore, before starting the treatment inform your doctor if you are allergic to any medicine or antibiotic. Serious skin reactions are a type of allergic reaction. But, if not properly managed then they can endanger life. So, if you notice any rash along with fever or peeling of the skin, discontinue the medication and inform your doctor.
Rapiden 500mg Tablet is a broad-spectrum antibiotic which means it can treat a variety of bacterial infections. It is used to treat infections affecting the lungs (pneumonia) and complicated infections of the urinary tract, abdomen, and skin and soft tissue infections. Along with that, it is also helpful in treating bacterial infection of the membranes that surround the brain and spinal cord (meningitis) and infections that occur during or after delivery.
Yes, Rapiden 500mg Tablet is effective only against bacteria. It is not effective against virus or fungal infections. Rapiden 500mg Tablet is effective against some bacteria which include Staphylococcus aureus, Streptococcus pneumoniae, S. pyogenes, S. viridans group, etc. Therefore, its use against any other type of bacteria should be avoided.
There are reports which suggest the occurrence of seizures or fits with the use of Rapiden 500mg Tablet. However, fits are more likely to occur in patients with a history of seizures or a brain lesion (wound, ulcer, abscess or tumor) or patients having bacterial meningitis or compromised kidney function. Consult your doctor to understand the exact reason.
The length of the treatment will be decided by your doctor. The doctor will decide the dose depending on your general health, the type of infection you have, and how well you respond to Rapiden 500mg Tablet. Consult your doctor if you are not sure.
It is common to have minor side effects such as nausea, vomiting, diarrhea, and headache with the use of Rapiden 500mg Tablet. However, these symptoms generally settle down with continued medication as the body adapts to the medicine. If the side effects bother you, inform your doctor. The doctor will suggest an alternative medicine if required. Serious side effects with Rapiden 500mg Tablet are very rare. In case you develop serious side effects, seek immediate medical advice.
You mustn't stop the treatment without consulting your doctor. Stopping the treatment may bring back the infection or you may develop resistance to Rapiden 500mg Tablet. Similar results may be seen if you skip any dose or are forgetful in taking the suggested doses. Therefore, it is recommended that you do not miss doses. If you do, take the missed dose as soon as you can and take the next dose as planned so that you stick to the same overall daily dose.

Fact Box

Chemical Class

Thienamycins

Habit Forming

No

Therapeutic Class

ANTI INFECTIVES

Action Class

Carbapenems

Related lab tests

Complete Blood Count

References

  1. Petri WA Jr. Penicillins, Cephalosporins, and Other β -Lactam Antibiotics. In: Brunton LL, Chabner BA, Knollmann BC, editors. Goodman & Gilman’s: The Pharmacological Basis of Therapeutics. 12th ed. New York, New York: McGraw-Hill Medical; 2011. p. 1500.
  2. Briggs GG, Freeman RK, editors. A Reference Guide to Fetal and Neonatal Risk: Drugs in Pregnancy and Lactation. 10th ed. Philadelphia, PA: Wolters Kluwer Health; 2015. pp. 866-67.
  3. Meropenem. Wilmington, DE: AstraZeneca Pharmaceuticals; 1996 [revised Nov. 2013]. [Accessed 29 Mar. 2019] (online) Available from:
  4. Central Drugs Standard Control Organisation (CDSCO). [Accessed 28 Mar. 2019] (online) Available from:
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Marketer details

Name: Venus Remedies Ltd
Address: SCO 857, Cabin No. 10, 2nd Floor, NAC, Manimajra, Chandigarh (U.T.), 160101, India

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Country of origin: India

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