Literature Analysis of 1 Case of Allergic Dermatitis Induced by Meropenem / 中国药房

ABSTRACT

OBJECTIVE:To study the general regularity and characteristics of adverse drug reaction caused by meropenem,and to provide reference for rational use of drugs.METHODS:Vesicle and bullous change occurring in one patient with allergic dermatitis,age of 80,treated with meropenem were analyzed.Literatures about meropenem-induced ADR reported in domestic pharmaceutical journals from Jan.1994 to Dec.2009 were collected and analyzed statistically.RESULTS:Meropenem rarely caused ADR.The most clinical manifestations were diarrhea,rash and abnormality of liver function.CONCLUSION:Meropenem-induced ADR case is rare as well as allergic dermatitis.Great importance should be attached to meropenem-induced ADR.