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Does MEROPENEM Cause Toxic epidermal necrolysis? 312 Reports in FDA Database

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According to the FDA Adverse Event Reporting System (FAERS), 312 reports of Toxic epidermal necrolysis have been filed in association with MEROPENEM (Meropenem). This represents 2.3% of all adverse event reports for MEROPENEM.

312
Reports of Toxic epidermal necrolysis with MEROPENEM
2.3%
of all MEROPENEM reports
129
Deaths
174
Hospitalizations

How Dangerous Is Toxic epidermal necrolysis From MEROPENEM?

Of the 312 reports, 129 (41.3%) resulted in death, 174 (55.8%) required hospitalization, and 100 (32.1%) were considered life-threatening.

Is Toxic epidermal necrolysis Listed in the Official Label?

Yes, Toxic epidermal necrolysis 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 Toxic epidermal necrolysis?

ACETAMINOPHEN (980) LAMOTRIGINE (941) ALLOPURINOL (858) IBUPROFEN (764) SULFAMETHOXAZOLE\TRIMETHOPRIM (592) CIPROFLOXACIN (576) FUROSEMIDE (521) VANCOMYCIN (515) PIPERACILLIN\TAZOBACTAM (490) PEMBROLIZUMAB (444)

Which MEROPENEM Alternatives Have Lower Toxic epidermal necrolysis Risk?

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

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