Meropenem and Liver function test abnormal - a phase IV clinical study of FDA data

Summary:

Liver function test abnormal is reported as a side effect among people who take Meropenem (meropenem), especially for people who are male, 60+ old, have been taking the drug for < 1 month also take Vancomycin, and have Pneumonia.

The phase IV clinical study analyzes which people have Liver function test abnormal when taking Meropenem. It is created by eHealthMe based on reports of 33,250 people who have side effects when taking Meropenem from the FDA, and is updated regularly.

What is Meropenem?

Meropenem has active ingredients of meropenem. eHealthMe is studying from 33,295 Meropenem users. Check the latest studies of Meropenem.

What is Liver function test abnormal?

Liver function test abnormal is found to be associated with 1,549 drugs and 1,943 conditions by eHealthMe. Check the latest studies of Liver function test abnormal.

On Nov, 01, 2025

33,250 people reported to have side effects when taking Meropenem.
Among them, 171 people (0.51%) have Liver function test abnormal.

Could Meropenem cause Liver function test abnormal?

Among these 171 people:

How long have people been on Meropenem when they have Liver function test abnormal? *

What is the gender of people who have Liver function test abnormal when taking Meropenem? *

female: 45.51 %
male: 54.49 %

What is the age of people who have Liver function test abnormal when taking Meropenem? *

What are other drugs people take besides Meropenem? *

Vancomycin: 42 people, 24.56%
Paracetamol: 22 people, 12.87%
Metronidazole: 20 people, 11.70%
Heparin: 18 people, 10.53%
Aspirin: 18 people, 10.53%
Piperacillin And Tazobactam: 16 people, 9.36%
Ondansetron: 16 people, 9.36%
Furosemide: 14 people, 8.19%
Apixaban: 13 people, 7.60%
Morphine: 13 people, 7.60%

What are other side effects people have besides Liver function test abnormal? *

Fever: 24 people, 14.04%
Sepsis (a severe blood infection that can lead to organ failure and death): 23 people, 13.45%
Dyspnea (difficult or laboured breathing): 16 people, 9.36%
Gastrointestinal Haemorrhage (bleeding gastrointestinal tract): 15 people, 8.77%
Hepatomegaly (abnormal enlargement of the liver): 15 people, 8.77%
Renal Impairment (severely reduced kidney function): 15 people, 8.77%
Acute Hepatic Failure: 14 people, 8.19%
Blood Alkaline Phosphatase Increased: 13 people, 7.60%
Pneumonia: 12 people, 7.02%
Malaise (a feeling of general discomfort or uneasiness): 12 people, 7.02%

What are the existing conditions these people have? *

Pneumonia: 30 people, 17.54%
Sepsis (a severe blood infection that can lead to organ failure and death): 25 people, 14.62%
Multi-Organ Failure (multisystem organ failure): 10 people, 5.85%
Pain: 10 people, 5.85%
Depression: 9 people, 5.26%
Deep Venous Thrombosis (blood clot in a major vein that usually develops in the legs and/or pelvis): 9 people, 5.26%
High Blood Pressure: 9 people, 5.26%
Sedation: 8 people, 4.68%
Staphylococcal Infection (an infection with staphylococcus bacteria): 8 people, 4.68%
Alcoholism (problems with alcohol): 7 people, 4.09%

* Approximation only. Some reports may have incomplete information.

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Common drugs associated with Liver function test abnormal:

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Common conditions associated with Liver function test abnormal:

Ra: 3,254 reports
Ms: 1,865 reports
Hypertension: 1,439 reports
Blood pressure - high: 1,423 reports
Hyperlipidemia: 1,376 reports
Lipoprotein test: 1,344 reports
Pain: 1,285 reports
Primary pulmonary hypertension: 1,264 reports
Antidepressant therapy: 1,173 reports
Reduce cholesterol: 1,162 reports

Browse all the conditions that are associated with Liver function test abnormal:

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Related publications that referenced our studies

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 .
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 (the active ingredients of Meropenem) and Meropenem (the brand name). Other drugs that have the same active ingredients (e.g. generic drugs) are not considered. Dosage of drugs is not considered in the study.

How to use the study?

DO NOT STOP MEDICATIONS without first consulting your doctor. If there are any serious or long term adverse effects discovered in the study, discuss the study with your doctor to ensure that proper medication management will be in place if applicable.

Who is eHealthMe?

With medical big data and proven AI/ML algorithms, eHealthMe provides a platform for everyone to run phase IV clinical trials. We study millions of patients and 5,000 more each day. Results of our real-world drug study have been referenced on 800+ peer-reviewed medical publications, including The Lancet, Mayo Clinic Proceedings, and Nature. Our analysis results are available to researchers, health care professionals, patients (testimonials), and software developers (open API).

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