1,084 reports of this reaction
1.9% of all MEROPENEM reports
#10 most reported adverse reaction
RESPIRATORY FAILURE is the #10 most commonly reported adverse reaction for MEROPENEM, manufactured by ARMAS PHARMACEUTICALS INC. There are 1,084 FDA adverse event reports linking MEROPENEM to RESPIRATORY FAILURE. This represents approximately 1.9% of all 56,187 adverse event reports for this drug.
Patients taking MEROPENEM who experience respiratory failure should discuss this symptom with their healthcare provider to determine whether it may be related to their medication and what alternatives may be available.
RESPIRATORY FAILURE is a less commonly reported adverse event for MEROPENEM, but still significant enough to appear in the safety profile.
In addition to respiratory failure, the following adverse reactions have been reported for MEROPENEM:
The following drugs have also been linked to respiratory failure in FDA adverse event reports:
RESPIRATORY FAILURE has been reported as an adverse event in 1,084 FDA reports for MEROPENEM. This does not prove causation, but indicates an association observed in post-market surveillance data.
RESPIRATORY FAILURE accounts for approximately 1.9% of all adverse event reports for MEROPENEM, making it a notable side effect.
If you experience respiratory failure while taking MEROPENEM, contact your healthcare provider. They can evaluate whether the symptom is related to your medication and discuss potential adjustments to your treatment plan. Do not stop taking prescribed medication without consulting your doctor.