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Table 3 Adverse drug reactions

From: Evaluation of Ertapenem use with Impact Assessment on Extended-Spectrum Beta-Lactamases (ESBL) Production and Gram-Negative resistance in Singapore General Hospital (SGH)

Adverse drug reaction

No. of Patients (%)

Seizures

9 (1.0)

Seizures occurring in those with previous history of epilepsy

4 (0.4)

Central nervous system side effects (excluding seizures)

20 (2.2)

Gastrointestinal side effects

3 (0.3)

Others*

10 (1.1)

  1. *Other adverse drug reactions included drug fever, eosinophilia and urticaria.