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MEROPENEM (NDA-215212)

(MEROPENEM)

Safety-related Labeling Changes Approved by FDA Center for Drug Evaluation and Research (CDER)

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12/03/2024 (SUPPL-2)

Approved Drug Label (PDF)

5 Warnings and Precautions

5.3 Rhabdomyolysis

Newly added subsection:

Rhabdomyolysis has been reported with the use of meropenem [see Adverse Reactions (6.2)]. If signs or symptoms of rhabdomyolysis such as muscle pain, tenderness or weakness, dark urine, or elevated creatine phosphokinase are observed, discontinue meropenem for injection and initiate appropriate therapy.

6 Adverse Reactions

Addition of the following to the bulleted line listing:

  • Rhabdomyolysis [see Warnings and Precautions (5.3)]

    6.2 Postmarketing Experience

    Additions and/or revisions underlined:

    The following adverse reactions have been identified during post-approval use of meropenem, including meropenem for injection. Because these reactions are reported voluntarily from a population of uncertain size, it is not always possible to reliably estimate their frequency or establish a causal relationship to drug exposure.

    Musculoskeletal Disorders: rhabdomyolysis