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Does MEROPENEM Cause Abdominal distension? 16 Reports in FDA Database

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According to the FDA Adverse Event Reporting System (FAERS), 16 reports of Abdominal distension have been filed in association with MEROPENEM (Meropenem). This represents 0.1% of all adverse event reports for MEROPENEM.

16
Reports of Abdominal distension with MEROPENEM
0.1%
of all MEROPENEM reports
12
Deaths
7
Hospitalizations

How Dangerous Is Abdominal distension From MEROPENEM?

Of the 16 reports, 12 (75.0%) resulted in death, 7 (43.8%) required hospitalization, and 5 (31.3%) were considered life-threatening.

Is Abdominal distension Listed in the Official Label?

This adverse event is not currently listed in the official FDA drug label for MEROPENEM. However, 16 reports have been filed with the FAERS database.

What Other Side Effects Does MEROPENEM Cause?

Drug ineffective (2,802) Off label use (1,572) Condition aggravated (706) Pyrexia (669) Multiple organ dysfunction syndrome (655) Drug reaction with eosinophilia and systemic symptoms (626) Septic shock (613) Drug resistance (539) Acute kidney injury (522) Rash (437)

What Other Drugs Cause Abdominal distension?

ADALIMUMAB (3,728) CALCIUM\DEXTROSE\MAGNESIUM\SODIUM\SODIUM (2,238) LEVONORGESTREL (1,700) METHOTREXATE (1,471) TREPROSTINIL (1,437) PREDNISONE (1,429) SEMAGLUTIDE (1,424) VEDOLIZUMAB (1,411) INFLIXIMAB (1,328) POLYETHYLENE GLYCOL 3350 (1,158)

Which MEROPENEM Alternatives Have Lower Abdominal distension Risk?

MEROPENEM vs MEROPENEM ANHYDROUS MEROPENEM vs MESALAMINE MEROPENEM vs MESNA MEROPENEM vs METAMIZOLE MEROPENEM vs METARAMINOL

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