Meropenem rechallenge induced severe thrombocytopenia:a case report and review of literature
Objective To explore the clinical characteristics and case analysis of meropenem induced thrombocytopenia,to provide reference for safe clinical use.Methods A case of thrombocytopenia induced by meropenem was analyzed in the course of anti-infective treatment and the clinical characteristics of meropenem induced thrombocytopenia was discussed based on relevant literature.Results Meropenem can cause thrombocytopenia and prolonged hospital stay.Conclusion Meropenem treatment should be actively monitored for adverse drug reactions in elderly and patients with renal insufficiency and combination with other antibiotics or antithrombotics.
MeropenemThrombocytopeniaPancytopeniaAdverse drug reaction