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Suggest An Alternative Of Meropenem IV
My daughter has been in the hospital for one week and two days. She is on meripenem i.v. The doctors want to send her home with a pic line to continue the meropenem. She just had two aphresis ports removed durning this stay and we don t not want any more procedures. Any other solutions or oral antibiotics to go home?
Thu, 19 Jul 2018
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For what she is admitted and taking antibiotics? and for how long? As for your concern it is advisable to finish the IV antibiotic course completely, as incomplete course might lead to resistance. Changing the drug from IV to oral may not work effectively as IV route, so I suggest you to complete the course.
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For what she is admitted and taking antibiotics? and for how long? As for your concern it is advisable to finish the IV antibiotic course completely, as incomplete course might lead to resistance. Changing the drug from IV to oral may not work effectively as IV route, so I suggest you to complete the course.
Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further.
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