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Meropenem

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Meropenem is a carbapenem which is a kind of anti-bacterial drug (antibiotic and antimicrobial).

Dr. Jeffrey Pollard reviewed this

23 year experience in ENT and Head and Neck Surgery

Drug Class

Carbapenem antibiotic

Brands

Merrem IV • Mercide • MEROJECT • Meronem

Side Effects

Common

Headache
Rash

Serious

Diarrhea

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