Merrem and Alcohol/Food Interactions
There is 1 alcohol/food/lifestyle interaction with Merrem (meropenem).
Meropenem High Blood Pressure (Hypertension)
Moderate Potential Hazard, High plausibility
meropenem - sodium
Parenteral meropenem is formulated with sodium carbonate to adjust the pH of the reconstituted solution and contains 90.2 mg (3.92 mEq) of sodium per each gram of meropenem activity. The sodium content should be considered in patients with conditions that may require sodium restriction, such as congestive heart failure, hypertension, and fluid retention.
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Merrem drug interactions
There are 58 drug interactions with Merrem (meropenem).
Merrem disease interactions
There are 5 disease interactions with Merrem (meropenem) which include:
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Drug Interaction Classification
| Highly clinically significant. Avoid combinations; the risk of the interaction outweighs the benefit. | |
| Moderately clinically significant. Usually avoid combinations; use it only under special circumstances. | |
| Minimally clinically significant. Minimize risk; assess risk and consider an alternative drug, take steps to circumvent the interaction risk and/or institute a monitoring plan. | |
| No interaction information available. |
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