Meropenem

Common brands: Vancomycin, Tyzavan, Zyvox, Linezolid, Piperacillin And Tazobactam

Top reporter: Armas Pharmaceuticals Inc

Penem Antibacterial [EPC]Glycopeptide Antibacterial [EPC]Corticosteroid [EPC]Azole Antifungal [EPC]Fluoroquinolone Antibacterial [EPC]
31,125
Total Reports
19,208
Serious Reports
9,299
Death Reports
30
Reported Reactions
Death Report Ratio: High (29.88%)

Patient Demographics

Male
16,173
Female
12,366

Reported Adverse Reactions (30)

Side effects reported in FDA adverse event reports for Meropenem.

# Reaction Reports % of Total
1 DRUG INEFFECTIVE 4,343
12.5%
2 OFF LABEL USE 3,229
9.3%
3 PYREXIA 2,135
6.2%
4 PNEUMONIA 1,452
4.2%
5 SEPSIS 1,386
4.0%
6 SEPTIC SHOCK 1,386
4.0%
7 MULTIPLE ORGAN DYSFUNCTION SYNDROME 1,259
3.6%
8 ACUTE KIDNEY INJURY 1,241
3.6%
9 CONDITION AGGRAVATED 1,192
3.4%
10 THROMBOCYTOPENIA 1,106
3.2%
11 FEBRILE NEUTROPENIA 1,103
3.2%
12 RESPIRATORY FAILURE 1,094
3.2%
13 DIARRHOEA 1,091
3.2%
14 DRUG INTERACTION 938
2.7%
15 NEUTROPENIA 913
2.6%
16 ANAEMIA 873
2.5%
17 HYPOTENSION 830
2.4%
18 DYSPNOEA 802
2.3%
19 DRUG RESISTANCE 789
2.3%
20 DRUG REACTION WITH EOSINOPHILIA AND SYSTEMIC SYMPTOMS 788
2.3%
21 PRODUCT USE IN UNAPPROVED INDICATION 787
2.3%
22 RASH 775
2.2%
23 PANCYTOPENIA 758
2.2%
24 NAUSEA 709
2.0%
25 VOMITING 661
1.9%
26 RENAL FAILURE 642
1.9%
27 DEATH 636
1.8%
28 RENAL IMPAIRMENT 590
1.7%
29 DRUG INEFFECTIVE FOR UNAPPROVED INDICATION 583
1.7%
30 PLATELET COUNT DECREASED 535
1.5%

Important Disclaimer

FDA adverse event reports are submitted voluntarily and do not prove causation. A reported reaction does not mean the drug caused it. Drugs with more users naturally have more reports. Always consult your doctor or pharmacist before making medication decisions.