Prescription
Antibiotic (Carbapenem)
Meropenem
Last reviewed April 2026
Who is this for?
What is this drug?
Meropenem is a very strong antibiotic given through injection (drip or IV) that works by killing a wide range of bacteria. It belongs to a powerful group of antibiotics called carbapenems, which are usually reserved for serious infections that other antibiotics cannot handle.
What is it used for?
Serious bacterial infectionssevere pneumoniaserious stomach and abdominal infectionsmeningitis (brain infection)serious skin infectionsurinary tract infections that have not responded to other antibioticssepsis (serious blood infection)hospital-acquired infections
Prescription Required
A doctor's prescription is required to obtain this drug legally.