Purpose: The stability of meropenem in i.v. solutions stored in polyvinyl chloride (PVC) bags and an elastomeric infusion device at concentrations commonly used in home care was studied.

The use of intravenous antibiotics to treat patients at home requires that the therapy be provided safely and cost-effectively. Ideal agents for home use provide the necessary spectrum of ...

aDivision of Infectious Diseases, Department of Medicine, Washington University School of Medicine, St Louis, MO 63110, USA bDepartment of Pathology & Immunology, Division of Laboratory and Genomic ...

Objective: To construct and validate a risk prediction model for patients with meropenem-induced liver injury (MiLI). Methods: A retrospective case-control study was conducted to collect data on ...

Gram-negative bacteria (GNB) are the primary pathogens identified in severe infections (10). Meropenem, a broad-spectrum carbapenem antibiotic that prevents the synthesis of essential components of ...

Treating a urinary tract infection (UTI) aims to relieve symptoms, destroy the infection, and prevent it from recurring. Antibiotics can often provide instant UTI relief and are considered first-line ...

1 Consultant in Paediatric Accident and Emergency and General Paediatrics, Chelsea and Westminster Hospital, London, UK 2 Consultant in Paediatric Respiratory Medicine, Royal Brompton Hospital, London ...