Emstar 250mg Injection
Description
Emstar powder for injection is a higher-end antibiotic used to treat severe infections caused by various infection-causing bacteria. It contains Meropenem as its active ingredient. Emstar powder for injection works by killing bacteria that cause infections.
Emstar powder for injection needs to be administered under medical supervision. It is advisable to complete the full course of treatment. If you skip the dose or do not complete the course, it may cause resistance and decrease the effectiveness of immediate treatment.
Additionally, please inform your doctor if you have a planned surgery or vaccination scheduled.
Product Summary
Offer Price | ₹325.71 |
You Save | ₹102.86 (24% on MRP) |
Contains | Meropenem(250.0 Mg) |
Uses | Bacterial infection |
Side effects | Loose motions, stomach pain, rashes, nausea |
Therapy | ANTIBIOTIC |
Uses
Contraindications
- If you are allergic to meropenem or any other ingredients of Emstar powder for injection.
- If you are allergic to the class of medicines known as carbapenems.
- If you are allergic to medications like penicillins & cephalosporins.
Side effects
- Loose motions
- Stomach pain
- Rashes
- Nausea
- Vomiting
- Headache
- Swelling and irritation at the injection site
- Increased blood platelet count
- Elevated levels of liver enzymes (monitored by a blood test)
Precautions and Warnings
Pregnancy
Breast Feeding
Alcohol
Driving
Other General Warnings
- You have diarrhoea after taking & during treatment.
- You have a sudden severe allergic reaction (rashes, itching, swelling, dizziness, breathlessness).
- You have existing liver or kidney disease or any other medical condition.
- You have fits and other brain problems.
- You skin allergy after taking this medicine.
Directions for Use
Storage and disposal
- Store at or below 30°C.
- Protect it if from light and moisture.
- Keep it out of the reach of children.
- Any unused portion should not be stored and should be disposed of properly.
Dosage
Overdose
Missed a Dose
Mode of Action
How Does It Work?
Interactions
Interactions with other medicines
- Emstar powder for injection may interact with other medications and provide an altered response to the treatment. Please notify your doctor if you are undergoing any other treatments, over-the-counter medications (that you buy without a prescription) and herbal preparations....
- Patients on anti-gout medicine like probenecid with existing kidney function problems should be cautious.
- Other antibiotics, anti-coagulants and anti-epileptic medicines also should be used with caution when taken along with this injection.
Content Details

Ravindra Ghongade
B. Pharm

Dr. Nikita Toshi
BDS (Bachelor of Dental Surgery), WHO FIDES member
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
Q: For how long do I need to take this Emstar powder for injection?
Q: I have a fever, cough and cold, can I take Emstar powder for injection?
Q: Can Emstar powder for injection be used to relieve pain?
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