Solutions of Meropenem (Meropenem concentrations ranging from 2.5 to 20 mg/mL) in Baxter Minibag Plus bags with Sodium Chloride Injection 0.9% may be stored for up to 4 hours at controlled room temperatures 15-25 °C (59-77 °F) or for up to 24 hours at 4 °C (39 °F). Solutions of Meropenem (Meropenem concentrations ranging from 2.5 to 20 mg/mL) in Baxter Minibag Plus bags with Dextrose Injection 5% may be stored up to 1 hour at controlled room temperatures 15-25 °C (59-77 °F) or for up to 6 hours at 4 °C (39 °F).
Serum aminotransferase elevations have been reported in 1% to 6% of recipients of intravenous meropenem when given for up to 14 days. These elevations are usually transient, mild and asymptomatic; and rarely require dose adjustment. Meropenem has also been linked to rare cases of cholestatic jaundice that usually arises after 1 to 3 weeks of therapy. Immunoallergic features may be present, but are rarely prominent. Autoantibodies are rare. Most cases are mild and self-limited, but at least one instance of vanishing bile duct syndrome related to meropenem therapy has been published (Case 1). Meropenem has not been reported to cause acute liver failure.
Approximately 70% of the intravenously administered dose is recovered as unchanged meropenem in the urine over 12 hours, after which little further urinary excretion is detectable.
Approximately 70% of the intravenously administered dose is recovered as unchanged meropenem in the urine over 12 hours, after which little further urinary excretion is detectable. Urinary concentrations of meropenem in excess of 10 ug/mL are maintained for up to 5 hours after a 500 mg dose.
Meropenem is distributed into most body tissues and fluids, including bronchial mucosa, lung, bile, gynecologic tissue (endometrium, myometrium, ovary, cervix, fallopian tube), muscle, heart valves, skin, interstitial and peritoneal fluid, and CSF. Plasma protein binding is approximately 2%. The drug is partially metabolized to at least one microbiologically inactive metabolite. About 70% of an IV dose is eliminated in urine as unchanged drug by tubular secretion and glomerular filtration.
At the end of a 30 minute intravenous infusion of a single dose of Meropenem for injection (IV) in healthy volunteers, mean peak plasma concentrations of meropenem are approximately 23 ug/mL (range 14-26) for the 500 mg dose and 49 ug/mL (range 39-58) for the 1 g dose. A 5-minute intravenous bolus injection of Meropenem for injection (IV) in healthy volunteers results in mean peak plasma concentrations of approximately 45 ug/mL (range 18-65) for the 500 mg dose and 112 ug/mL (range 83-140) for the 1 g dose. Following intravenous doses of 500 mg, mean plasma concentrations of meropenem usually decline to approximately 1 ug/mL at 6 hours after administration. No accumulation of meropenem in plasma was observed with regimens using 500 mg administered every 8 hours or 1 g administered every 6 hours in healthy volunteers with normal renal function.
Material Safety Data Sheet Section 1. Identification of the substance Product Name: Meropenem Synonyms: Section 2. Hazards identification Harmful by inhalation, in contact with skin, and if swallowed. Section 3. Composition/information on ingredients. Ingredient name: Meropenem CAS number: 96036-03-2 Section 4. First aid measures Skin contact: Immediately wash skin with copious amounts of water for at least 15 minutes while removing contaminated clothing and shoes. If irritation persists, seek medical attention. Eye contact: Immediately wash skin with copious amounts of water for at least 15 minutes. Assure adequate flushing of the eyes by separating the eyelids with fingers. If irritation persists, seek medical attention. Inhalation: Remove to fresh air. In severe cases or if symptoms persist, seek medical attention. Ingestion: Wash out mouth with copious amounts of water for at least 15 minutes. Seek medical attention. Section 5. Fire fighting measures In the event of a fire involving this material, alone or in combination with other materials, use dry powder or carbon dioxide extinguishers. Protective clothing and self-contained breathing apparatus should be worn. Section 6. Accidental release measures Personal precautions: Wear suitable personal protective equipment which performs satisfactorily and meets local/state/national standards. Respiratory precaution: Wear approved mask/respirator Hand precaution: Wear suitable gloves/gauntlets Skin protection: Wear suitable protective clothing Eye protection: Wear suitable eye protection Methods for cleaning up: Mix with sand or similar inert absorbent material, sweep up and keep in a tightly closed container for disposal. See section 12. Environmental precautions: Do not allow material to enter drains or water courses. Section 7. Handling and storage Handling: This product should be handled only by, or under the close supervision of, those properly qualified in the handling and use of potentially hazardous chemicals, who should take into account the fire, health and chemical hazard data given on this sheet. Store in closed vessels, refrigerated. Storage: Section 8. Exposure Controls / Personal protection Engineering Controls: Use only in a chemical fume hood. Personal protective equipment: Wear laboratory clothing, chemical-resistant gloves and safety goggles. General hydiene measures: Wash thoroughly after handling. Wash contaminated clothing before reuse. Section 9. Physical and chemical properties Appearance: Not specified Boiling point: No data No data Melting point: Flash point: No data Density: No data Molecular formula: C17H25N3O5S Molecular weight: 383.5 Section 10. Stability and reactivity Conditions to avoid: Heat, flames and sparks. Materials to avoid: Oxidizing agents. Possible hazardous combustion products: Carbon monoxide, nitrogen oxides, sulfur oxides. Section 11. Toxicological information No data. Section 12. Ecological information No data. Section 13. Disposal consideration Arrange disposal as special waste, by licensed disposal company, in consultation with local waste disposal authority, in accordance with national and regional regulations. Section 14. Transportation information Non-harzardous for air and ground transportation. Section 15. Regulatory information No chemicals in this material are subject to the reporting requirements of SARA Title III, Section 302, or have known CAS numbers that exceed the threshold reporting levels established by SARA Title III, Section 313.