"Health Panel Warns of Adverse Reactions to Meropenem"
The Indian Pharmacopoeia Commission has warned that the widely used antibiotic Meropenem, manufactured by Pfizer and others, can cause severe adverse reactions such as Acute Generalized Exanthematous Pustulosis (AGEP). Doctors and patients are advised to monitor for these reactions and report any incidents. The drug is prescribed for various infections and is sold only under prescription.