Maxpenem Side Effects

Like all medicines, this medicine can cause side effects, although not everybody gets them.
The frequency of possible side effects listed as follows is defined using the following convention:
Very common (may affect more than 1 in 10 people).
Common (may affect up to 1 in 10 people).
Uncommon (may affect up to 1 in 100 people).
Rare (may affect up to 1 in 1,000 people).
Very rare (may affect up to 1 in 10,000 people).
Not known (frequency cannot be estimated from the available data).
Severe allergic reactions: If the patient has a severe allergic reaction, stop having MEROPENEM and see a doctor straight away.
The patient may need urgent medical treatment. The signs may include a sudden onset of: Severe rash, itching or hives on the skin.
Swelling of the face, lips, tongue or other parts of the body.
Shortness of breath, wheezing or trouble breathing.
Damage to red blood cells (not known): The signs include: Being breathless when the patient does not expect it.
Red or brown urine.
If the patient notices any of the previously mentioned, see a doctor straight away.
Other possible side effects: Common: Abdominal (stomach) pain.
Feeling sick (nausea).
Being sick (vomiting).
Diarrhoea.
Headache.
Skin rash, itchy skin.
Pain and inflammation.
Increased numbers of platelets in the blood (shown in a blood test).
Changes in blood tests, including tests that show how well the liver is working.
Uncommon: Changes in the blood. These include reduced numbers of platelets (which may make the patient bruise more easily), increased numbers of some white blood cells, decreased numbers of other white cells and increased amounts of a substance called "bilirubin". The doctor may do blood tests from time to time.
Changes in blood tests, including tests that show how well the kidneys are working.
A tingling feeling (pins and needles).
Infections of the mouth or the vagina that are caused by a fungus (thrush).
Rare: Fits (convulsions).
Other possible side effects of unknown frequency: Inflammation of the bowel with diarrhea.
Sore veins where MEROPENEM is injected.
Other changes in the blood. The symptoms included frequent infections, high temperature and sore throat. The doctor may do blood tests from time to time.
Sudden onset of a severe rash or blistering or peeling skin. This may be associated with a high fever and joint pains.