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Does MEROPENEM Cause Pneumonia aspiration? 76 Reports in FDA Database

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According to the FDA Adverse Event Reporting System (FAERS), 76 reports of Pneumonia aspiration have been filed in association with MEROPENEM (Meropenem). This represents 0.6% of all adverse event reports for MEROPENEM.

76
Reports of Pneumonia aspiration with MEROPENEM
0.6%
of all MEROPENEM reports
50
Deaths
53
Hospitalizations

How Dangerous Is Pneumonia aspiration From MEROPENEM?

Of the 76 reports, 50 (65.8%) resulted in death, 53 (69.7%) required hospitalization, and 31 (40.8%) were considered life-threatening.

Is Pneumonia aspiration Listed in the Official Label?

This adverse event is not currently listed in the official FDA drug label for MEROPENEM. However, 76 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 Pneumonia aspiration?

CARBIDOPA\LEVODOPA (943) CLOZAPINE (739) PREGABALIN (661) LORAZEPAM (587) ZOPICLONE (568) PREDNISONE (552) DIAZEPAM (541) QUETIAPINE (511) OLANZAPINE (509) BACLOFEN (475)

Which MEROPENEM Alternatives Have Lower Pneumonia aspiration Risk?

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

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