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Does MEROPENEM Cause Infection? 178 Reports in FDA Database

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According to the FDA Adverse Event Reporting System (FAERS), 178 reports of Infection have been filed in association with MEROPENEM (Meropenem). This represents 1.3% of all adverse event reports for MEROPENEM.

178
Reports of Infection with MEROPENEM
1.3%
of all MEROPENEM reports
60
Deaths
135
Hospitalizations

How Dangerous Is Infection From MEROPENEM?

Of the 178 reports, 60 (33.7%) resulted in death, 135 (75.8%) required hospitalization, and 51 (28.7%) were considered life-threatening.

Is Infection Listed in the Official Label?

Yes, Infection is listed as a known adverse reaction in the official FDA drug label for MEROPENEM.

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 Infection?

ADALIMUMAB (11,552) METHOTREXATE (10,406) ETANERCEPT (10,379) RITUXIMAB (9,575) ABATACEPT (7,821) TOCILIZUMAB (7,349) PREDNISONE (6,334) TOFACITINIB (6,332) INFLIXIMAB (6,122) CERTOLIZUMAB PEGOL (5,954)

Which MEROPENEM Alternatives Have Lower Infection Risk?

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

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MEROPENEM Full Profile All Infection Reports All Drugs Causing Infection MEROPENEM Demographics