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Does MEROPENEM Cause Intestinal obstruction? 16 Reports in FDA Database

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

16
Reports of Intestinal obstruction with MEROPENEM
0.1%
of all MEROPENEM reports
2
Deaths
12
Hospitalizations

How Dangerous Is Intestinal obstruction From MEROPENEM?

Of the 16 reports, 2 (12.5%) resulted in death, 12 (75.0%) required hospitalization, and 3 (18.8%) were considered life-threatening.

Is Intestinal obstruction Listed in the Official Label?

Yes, Intestinal obstruction 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 Intestinal obstruction?

ADALIMUMAB (5,727) VEDOLIZUMAB (1,263) SEMAGLUTIDE (924) INFLIXIMAB (907) RISANKIZUMAB-RZAA (853) BEVACIZUMAB (686) LENALIDOMIDE (504) CLOZAPINE (484) OCTREOTIDE (463) USTEKINUMAB (459)

Which MEROPENEM Alternatives Have Lower Intestinal obstruction 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 Intestinal obstruction Reports All Drugs Causing Intestinal obstruction MEROPENEM Demographics