Ertapenem
Generic Name: ertapenem
Brand Names:
Ertapenem Sodium
Ertapenem is a sterile, synthetic, parenteral carbapenem antibiotic structurally related to beta-lactam antibiotics for the treatment of moderate to severe bacterial infections.
Overview
Ertapenem is a sterile, synthetic, parenteral carbapenem antibiotic structurally related to beta-lactam antibiotics for the treatment of moderate to severe bacterial infections.
Uses
Treatment of moderate to severe infections including complicated intra-abdominal infections, skin/skin structure infections, community-acquired pneumonia, urinary tract infections, acute pelvic infections, and surgical site infection prophylaxis.
Dosage
Adults/pediatric 13+ years: 1 g once daily IV/IM. Pediatric 3 months-12 years: 15 mg/kg twice daily (not to exceed 1 g/day). IV infusion over 30 minutes for up to 14 days.
Side Effects
Most common (5% or more): diarrhea, nausea, headache, infused vein complication in adults. Diarrhea, vomiting, infusion site pain in pediatrics.
Interactions
Probenecid inhibits renal excretion. Valproic acid/divalproex sodium reduces valproic acid concentrations.
Warnings
Hypersensitivity reactions, seizure potential, valproic acid interactions, C. difficile-associated diarrhea. Contraindicated in known hypersensitivity to product components or anaphylactic reactions to beta-lactams.
Pregnancy
Animal studies showed no developmental malformations at therapeutic exposures. Limited human data available.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Ertapenem used for?▼
Treatment of moderate to severe infections including complicated intra-abdominal infections, skin/skin structure infections, community-acquired pneumonia, urinary tract infections, acute pelvic infections, and surgical site infection prophylaxis.
What are the side effects of Ertapenem?▼
Most common (5% or more): diarrhea, nausea, headache, infused vein complication in adults. Diarrhea, vomiting, infusion site pain in pediatrics.
Can I take Ertapenem during pregnancy?▼
Animal studies showed no developmental malformations at therapeutic exposures. Limited human data available.
What are the important warnings for Ertapenem?▼
Hypersensitivity reactions, seizure potential, valproic acid interactions, C. difficile-associated diarrhea. Contraindicated in known hypersensitivity to product components or anaphylactic reactions to beta-lactams.
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