Meropenem Induced Anaphylactic Shock in a Newborn and Review Of Literature

All drugs have the potential cause to side effects and anaphylaxis.The bioavailability of the drugs is different in newborns. Therefore has the tolerability and efficacy of the medicationsin the newborn period more importance. Meropenem is a broad-spectrum antibiotic used to treat a wide variety of infections. We describe here a neonate who developed anaphylactic shock after use of intravenous meropenem.This is the first reported case of a neonate which develop anaphylactic shock after meropenem administration. Conclusion: Clinicians should be aware of the potentially fatal adverse effects by use of meropenem in newborns. The rapid intervention of anaphylactic shock saves lives in all age groups.