Meropenem (IV) [PEDS]

Adjustment of Dose & Administration

Indication-Specific Adjustment

Therapy is determined based on indication and creatinine clearance

*Meropenem may be infused over 30 minutes in patients with indications for extended infusion who have inadequate IV access or located in the ED, OR, or PACU.

Restricted Use

ID consult required.

General Notes

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5. When dosing guidance is provided it is important to note the following:

Fixed (ie non weight-based) doses in adults are historically based on a 70 kg patient. Specific disease states or individual patients may warrant dosages that differ from the above recommendations. Since product-specific criteria for dose adjustment based on creatinine clearance exist, consult product information regarding specific recommendations for dosage adjustment based on estimated creatinine clearance.