Generic Name : Ertapenem
Pronunciation : ER-ta-PEN-em
Trade Name(s):
India- Invanz Vial, Mypenem, Zivator.
International- Invanz.
Why it is prescribed (Indications) :
This medication is an antibiotic, prescribed for moderate to severe infections like abdomen, skin, diabetic foot, community acquired pneumonia, urinary tract infections, prophylaxis of surgical-site infection following elective colorectal surgery. It kills sensitive bacteria.
When it is not to be taken (Contraindications):
Category B : Animal reproduction studies have failed to demonstrate a risk to the fetus and there are no adequate and well-controlled studies in pregnant women OR Animal studies have shown an adverse effect, but adequate and well-controlled studies in pregnant women have failed to demonstrate a risk to the fetus in any trimester.
When it is to be taken :
Adults: IV/IM- 1g/day for 7 to 14 days. Children: 15 mg/kg twice daily.
How it should be taken :
It is usually given as an injection at your doctor's office, hospital, or clinic.
Special Instruction :
*Long-term or repeated use of this medication may cause a second infection.
*Monitor kidney function, liver function, and complete blood cell counts while using this medication.
*Caution needed for pregnant women, children less than 3 months, and elderly.
Side Effects :
Local-
Infused vein complication, pain, redness, extravasation(accidental administration of the drug in the surrounding tissues), inflammation or blood clot in veins, swelling, indurations, and warmth.
Body as a whole-
Abdominal distention, pain, chills, septicemia, septic shock, dehydration, gout, uneasiness, necrosis, candidiasis, weight loss, facial edema, flank pain, syncope and severe allergic reactions.
Heart-
Chest pain, high or low blood pressure, fast heart rate.
Central Nervous System-
Headache, altered mental status, sleeplessness, dizziness, anxiety, weakness/fatigue, seizure, movement disorder, hallucinations, tremor.
Skin-
Diaper dermatitis (rash in the thighs and buttocks of infants), rash.
Eye and ENT-
Inflammation and viral infection of nasopharynx.
Gastrointestinal-
Diarrhea, vomiting, nausea, abdominal pain, constipation, acid regurgitation, inflammation and infection of the large intestine, small intestine obstruction, abdominal abscess.
Genitourinary-
Urinary tract infection, vaginal inflammation.
Respiratory-
Cough, difficulty in breathing, pneumonia, upper respiratory tract infection, respiratory distress.
Miscellaneous-
Anemia, viral infections.
Other Precautions :
*Continue to use this medication until the full prescribed treatment period is finished.
Storage Conditions :
It is usually handled and stored by a health care provider.
Pronunciation : ER-ta-PEN-em
Trade Name(s):
India- Invanz Vial, Mypenem, Zivator.
International- Invanz.
Why it is prescribed (Indications) :
This medication is an antibiotic, prescribed for moderate to severe infections like abdomen, skin, diabetic foot, community acquired pneumonia, urinary tract infections, prophylaxis of surgical-site infection following elective colorectal surgery. It kills sensitive bacteria.
When it is not to be taken (Contraindications):
Allergic to penicillins or cephalosporins, or local anesthetics.
Pregnancy Category : |
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When it is to be taken :
Adults: IV/IM- 1g/day for 7 to 14 days. Children: 15 mg/kg twice daily.
How it should be taken :
It is usually given as an injection at your doctor's office, hospital, or clinic.
Special Instruction :
*Long-term or repeated use of this medication may cause a second infection.
*Monitor kidney function, liver function, and complete blood cell counts while using this medication.
*Caution needed for pregnant women, children less than 3 months, and elderly.
Side Effects :
Local-
Infused vein complication, pain, redness, extravasation(accidental administration of the drug in the surrounding tissues), inflammation or blood clot in veins, swelling, indurations, and warmth.
Body as a whole-
Abdominal distention, pain, chills, septicemia, septic shock, dehydration, gout, uneasiness, necrosis, candidiasis, weight loss, facial edema, flank pain, syncope and severe allergic reactions.
Heart-
Chest pain, high or low blood pressure, fast heart rate.
Central Nervous System-
Headache, altered mental status, sleeplessness, dizziness, anxiety, weakness/fatigue, seizure, movement disorder, hallucinations, tremor.
Skin-
Diaper dermatitis (rash in the thighs and buttocks of infants), rash.
Eye and ENT-
Inflammation and viral infection of nasopharynx.
Gastrointestinal-
Diarrhea, vomiting, nausea, abdominal pain, constipation, acid regurgitation, inflammation and infection of the large intestine, small intestine obstruction, abdominal abscess.
Genitourinary-
Urinary tract infection, vaginal inflammation.
Respiratory-
Cough, difficulty in breathing, pneumonia, upper respiratory tract infection, respiratory distress.
Miscellaneous-
Anemia, viral infections.
Other Precautions :
*Continue to use this medication until the full prescribed treatment period is finished.
Storage Conditions :
It is usually handled and stored by a health care provider.
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