Meropenem and Meloxicam drug interactions - a phase IV clinical study of FDA data
Summary:
Drug interactions are reported among people who take Meropenem (meropenem) and Meloxicam (meloxicam). Common drug interactions include thrombocytopenia among females and acute generalised exanthematous pustulosis among males.
The phase IV clinical study analyzes what interactions people have when they take Meropenem and Meloxicam. It is created by eHealthMe based on reports of 64 people who take the same drugs from the FDA, and is updated regularly.
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Meropenem has active ingredients of meropenem. eHealthMe is studying from 33,295 Meropenem users. Check the latest studies of Meropenem.
What is Meloxicam?
Meloxicam has active ingredients of meloxicam. It is often used in arthritis. eHealthMe is studying from 68,017 Meloxicam users. Check the latest studies of Meloxicam.
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64 people who take Meropenem and Meloxicam together, and have interactions are studied.

What are the common drug interactions of Meropenem and Meloxicam, by gender? *:
female:
- Thrombocytopenia (decrease of platelets in blood)
- Urinary tract infection
- Abscess limb (limb infection)
- Cellulitis (infection under the skin)
- Cervical cord compression (compression of spinal cord at site of cervical vertebrae)
- Gait disturbance
- Muscular weakness (muscle weakness)
- Necrotising fasciitis (an uncommon life-threatening soft-tissue infection)
- Perirectal abscess
- Rash
male:
- Acute generalised exanthematous pustulosis (acute febrile drug eruption)
- Atrial fibrillation (fibrillation of the muscles of the atria of the heart)
- Blood culture positive
- Haematocrit decreased
- Haemoglobin decreased
- White blood cell count decreased
- Oropharyngeal pain
- Hypertension (high blood pressure)
- Pustular psoriasis (raised bumps on the skin that are filled with pus)
- Acute respiratory failure
What are the common drug interactions of Meropenem and Meloxicam, by age (0-1 to 60+)? *:
0-1:
n/a
2-9:
n/a
10-19:
- Acute respiratory failure
- Brain oedema (excess accumulation of fluid in the intracellular or extracellular spaces of the brain)
- Cardiovascular insufficiency (inadequate functioning of heart)
- Embolism (obstruction of an artery, typically by a clot of blood or an air bubble)
- Encephalopathy (functioning of the brain is affected by some agent or condition)
- Hallucination (an experience involving the perception of something not present)
- Hypertension (high blood pressure)
- Hypoxia (low oxygen in tissues)
- Pulmonary oedema (fluid accumulation in the lungs)
- Tachypnoea (a condition of rapid breathing over 20 per minute)
20-29:
n/a
30-39:
n/a
40-49:
- Cough
- Diarrhoea
- Hypokalaemia (low potassium)
- Pharyngitis (inflammation of the pharynx, causing a sore throat)
- Pruritus (severe itching of the skin)
- Chronic kidney disease
- Dermatitis allergic (inflammation of the skin due allergic reaction)
- Drug eruption (adverse drug reaction of the skin)
- Granulocyte count decreased
- White blood cell count decreased
50-59:
- Blood albumin decreased
- Blood calcium increased
- Carpal tunnel syndrome (nerve compression at wrist results numbness weakness, pain , swelling)
- Cellulitis (infection under the skin)
- Cellulitis of male external genital organ (infection of male genitals soft tissue)
- Decubitus ulcer (a chronic ulcer of the skin caused by prolonged pressure on it)
- Fatigue (feeling of tiredness)
- Genital abscess (build up of pus in genital)
- Groin abscess (pus in groin)
- Haematocrit decreased
60+:
- Acute generalised exanthematous pustulosis (acute febrile drug eruption)
- Atrial fibrillation (fibrillation of the muscles of the atria of the heart)
- Lethargy (tiredness)
- Back pain
- Oropharyngeal pain
- White blood cell count decreased
- Pustular psoriasis (raised bumps on the skin that are filled with pus)
- Hypoaesthesia (reduced sense of touch or sensation)
- Hypoxia (low oxygen in tissues)
- Immunosuppression
What are the existing conditions these people have? *
- Multiple Myeloma (cancer of the plasma cells): 7 people, 10.94%
- Pain: 6 people, 9.38%
- Insomnia (sleeplessness): 6 people, 9.38%
- Rheumatoid Arthritis (a chronic progressive disease causing inflammation in the joints): 5 people, 7.81%
- Diarrhea: 5 people, 7.81%
- High Blood Pressure: 5 people, 7.81%
- Weight Decreased: 4 people, 6.25%
- Hyperlipidaemia (presence of excess lipids in the blood): 4 people, 6.25%
- Depression: 4 people, 6.25%
- Diabetes: 4 people, 6.25%
* Approximation only. Some reports may have incomplete information.
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a b c d e f g h i j k l m n o p q r s t u v w x y zSub-studies by gender and age:
Female: 0-1 2-9 10-19 20-29 30-39 40-49 50-59 60+
Male: 0-1 2-9 10-19 20-29 30-39 40-49 50-59 60+
Browse all side effects of Meropenem:
a b c d e f g h i j k l m n o p q r s t u v w x y zBrowse all side effects of Meloxicam:
a b c d e f g h i j k l m n o p q r s t u v w x y zBrowse all interactions between Meropenem and drugs from A to Z:
a b c d e f g h i j k l m n o p q r s t u v w x y zBrowse all interactions between Meloxicam and drugs from A to Z:
a b c d e f g h i j k l m n o p q r s t u v w x y zRelated publications that referenced our studies
- Lai SW, Lin CL, Liao KF, "Association of Meloxicam Use with the Risk of Acute Pancreatitis: A Case–Control Study", Clinical drug investigation, 2015 Oct .
- Erden M, Gulcan E, Bilen A, Bilen Y, Uyanik A, Keles M, "Pancytopen? a and Seps? s due to Meropenem: A Case Report", Tropical Journal of Pharmaceutical Research, 2013 Jan .
- Lai SW, Lin CL, Liao KF, "Association of Meloxicam Use with the Risk of Acute Pancreatitis: A Case–Control Study", Clinical drug investigation, 2015 Oct .
- Erden M, Gulcan E, Bilen A, Bilen Y, Uyanik A, Keles M, "Pancytopen? a and Seps? s due to Meropenem: A Case Report", Tropical Journal of Pharmaceutical Research, 2013 Jan .
How the study uses the data?
The study uses data from the FDA. It is based on meropenem and meloxicam (the active ingredients of Meropenem and Meloxicam, respectively), and Meropenem and Meloxicam (the brand names). Other drugs that have the same active ingredients (e.g. generic drugs) are not considered. Dosage of drugs is not considered in the study.
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