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Does MEROPENEM Cause Pneumonia? 381 Reports in FDA Database

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According to the FDA Adverse Event Reporting System (FAERS), 381 reports of Pneumonia have been filed in association with MEROPENEM (Meropenem). This represents 2.8% of all adverse event reports for MEROPENEM.

381
Reports of Pneumonia with MEROPENEM
2.8%
of all MEROPENEM reports
211
Deaths
250
Hospitalizations

How Dangerous Is Pneumonia From MEROPENEM?

Of the 381 reports, 211 (55.4%) resulted in death, 250 (65.6%) required hospitalization, and 93 (24.4%) were considered life-threatening.

Is Pneumonia Listed in the Official Label?

Yes, Pneumonia 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 Pneumonia?

LENALIDOMIDE (14,807) ADALIMUMAB (11,570) RITUXIMAB (11,068) METHOTREXATE (10,278) PREDNISONE (8,472) ETANERCEPT (8,225) DEXAMETHASONE (6,073) INFLIXIMAB (5,885) POMALIDOMIDE (5,792) TOCILIZUMAB (5,484)

Which MEROPENEM Alternatives Have Lower Pneumonia Risk?

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

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