Generic Name : ERTAPENEM ABSTRACT – Ertapenem drug works as an antibiotic in the body to treat bacteria. The...
Ertapenem
Ertapenem drug works as an antibiotic in the body to treat bacteria. The medication is commonly known as carbapenem-type antibiotic which works by stopping the growth of bacterial infections in the body. The drug treats the symptoms of different severe infections of stomach, skin, urinary tract, lungs, and pelvis.
DOSAGE –
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- Ertapenem has to be taken as directed by the doctors.
- Adult dosages:
- Pediatric dosages:
1 gram IV or IM once daily for 5 to 14 days
3 months to 12 years: 15 mg/kg IV or IM every 12 hours
- 13 years or older: 1 gram IV or IM once daily for 5 to 14 days
SIDE EFFECTS –
- Bleeding
- Tenderness
- Diarrhea
- Itching on skin
- Numbness
- Pain and redness of skin
- Swelling
- Rashes
- Inflammation
- Ulceration
- Soreness
- Discoloration of skin
- Unusually warm skin
RARE SIDE EFFECTS:
- Abdominal or stomach cramps
- Fast or irregular breathing
- Fever
- Increased thirst
- Tightness in chest
- Vomiting
- Bloating
- Convulsions
- Loss of bladder control
- Muscle spasm
- Nausea
- Trouble in breathing
- Unusual tiredness or weakness
- Diarrhea
- Faintness
- Unusual weight loss
- Sudden loss of consciousness
- Swelling of eyes or eyelids
- Wheezing
DRUG INTERACTIONS –
- Bupropion
- Iohexol
- Iopamidol
- Metrizamide
- Tramadol
- Typhoid vaccine, live
- Valproic acid
Ertapenem has major interactions with 10 different drugs.
MODERATE DRUG INTERACTIONS –
- Mycophenolate mofetil
- Lindane topical
- Entecavir
- Fluphenazine
- Mycophenolic acid
- Pemetrexed
- Ginkgo
- Ethinyl estradiol
- Amifampridine
- Estradiol
Ertapenem has moderate interactions with 12 different drugs.
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