Alerta Injection
Product introduction
Alerta Injection is an antibiotic belonging to the carbapenem group that fights bacteria. It is used to treat severe infections of the skin, lungs, stomach, urinary tract, blood and brain (eg. meningitis). It works by killing the bacteria that cause these problems.
Alerta Injection is commonly used to treat seriously ill patients admitted to the hospital. This medicine is given by drip or by direct injection into a vein, under the supervision of a doctor or a nurse. The dose will depend on what type of infection you have, where it is in the body, and how serious it is. You should keep on taking the injection for as long as you have been prescribed, even if your symptoms quickly improve. If you stop taking it too early the infection may return or worsen.
Some people may develop side effects like diarrhea, nausea, headache, infused vein complication. These side effects are usually temporary and go away during treatment as your body adjusts to the medicine. Consult your doctor if these side effects bother you or will not go away.
Before starting treatment with this medicine, you should tell your doctor if you have epilepsy, liver, or kidney problems or if you are allergic to any antibiotic. While using it, you may be advised blood tests to monitor your blood cell counts and kidney function. This medicine is generally regarded as safe to use in pregnancy and breastfeeding if prescribed by your doctor.
Uses of Alerta Injection
- Severe bacterial infections
Benefits of Alerta Injection
In Severe bacterial infections
Alerta Injection works by killing bacteria which can cause serious infections. It is a versatile medicine used to treat many different types of bacterial infections such as infections of the brain (meningitis), lungs (pneumonia), abdomen, urinary tract, skin, blood, and heart. This medicine is usually given as an injection by a doctor or nurse.
Alerta Injection usually makes you feel better very quickly but you should continue taking it as prescribed even when you feel better to make sure that all bacteria are killed and do not become resistant.
Alerta Injection usually makes you feel better very quickly but you should continue taking it as prescribed even when you feel better to make sure that all bacteria are killed and do not become resistant.
Side effects of Alerta Injection
Most side effects do not require any medical attention and disappear as your body adjusts to the medicine. Consult your doctor if they persist or if you’re worried about them
Common side effects of Alerta
- Infusion site inflammation
- Headache
- Vomiting
- Diarrhea
- Rash
- Dizziness
- Insomnia (difficulty in sleeping)
- Breathlessness
- Infusion site reaction
- Edema (swelling)
- Abdominal pain
- Disorientation (alteration of mental status)
- Vaginal inflammation
- Arrhythmia (irregular heartbeats)
- Nausea
How to use Alerta Injection
Your doctor or nurse will give you this medicine. Kindly do not self administer.
How Alerta Injection works
Alerta Injection is an antibiotic. It kills bacteria by preventing them from forming the bacterial protective covering (cell wall) which is needed for them to survive.
Safety advice
Alcohol
SAFE
Consuming alcohol with Alerta Injection does not cause any harmful side effects.
Pregnancy
SAFE IF PRESCRIBED
Alerta Injection is generally considered safe to use during pregnancy. Animal studies have shown low or no adverse effects to the developing baby; however, there are limited human studies.
Breast feeding
SAFE IF PRESCRIBED
Alerta Injection is probably safe to use during breastfeeding. Limited human data suggests that the drug does not represent any significant risk to the baby.
Driving
UNSAFE
Alerta Injection may cause side effects which could affect your ability to drive.
Certain side effects, such as dizziness and sleepiness, have been reported with Alerta Injection, which may affect some patients’ ability to drive or operate machinery
Certain side effects, such as dizziness and sleepiness, have been reported with Alerta Injection, which may affect some patients’ ability to drive or operate machinery
Kidney
CAUTION
Alerta Injection should be used with caution in patients with kidney disease. Dose adjustment of Alerta Injection may be needed. Please consult your doctor.
Liver
SAFE IF PRESCRIBED
Alerta Injection is safe to use in patients with liver disease. No dose adjustment of Alerta Injection is recommended.
What if you forget to take Alerta Injection?
If you miss a dose of Alerta Injection, please consult your doctor.
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Quick tips
- Alerta Injection is an antibiotic that's usually only given in the hospital for serious infections.
- It is given by a drip into a vein (intravenous infusion) over 20 to 60 minutes.
- Inform your doctor if you are allergic to penicillin or if you are taking any seizure medication before starting treatment with this medication.
- Diarrhea may occur as a side effect. Inform your doctor if you develop severe stomach pain or if you find blood in your stools.
- Your doctor may monitor your liver and kidney function while you are having treatment with this medication.
- Alerta Injection is an antibiotic that's usually only given in the hospital for serious infections.
- It is given by a drip into a vein (intravenous infusion) over 20 to 60 minutes.
- Inform your doctor if you are allergic to penicillin or if you are taking any seizure medication before starting treatment with this medication.
- Diarrhea may occur as a side effect. Inform your doctor if you develop severe stomach pain or if you find blood in your stools.
- Your doctor may monitor your liver and kidney function while you are having treatment with this medication.
Fact Box
Chemical Class
Carbapenem derivative
Habit Forming
No
Therapeutic Class
ANTI INFECTIVES
Action Class
Carbapenems
Interaction with drugs
Taking Alerta with any of the following medicines can modify the effect of either of them and cause some undesirable side effects
Do not consume Cholera Vaccine (Inactivated) two weeks before and at least 10 days after consuming Ertapenem. Please consult your doctor. Ertapenem may reduce the efficacy of Chole
Do not consume Purified Vi Polysaccharide Typhoid Vaccine with Ertapenem. If Purified Vi Polysaccharide Typhoid Vaccine is essential, ensure a gap of at least 3 days after disconti
Your doctor may monitor your blood coagulation status and adjust the dose of Phenindione accordingly.
Although the likelihood is low Ertapenem may increase the effect of Phenindio
Your doctor may monitor your blood coagulation status and adjust the dose of Warfarin accordingly.
Although the likelihood is low Ertapenem may increase the effect of Warfarin.
Your doctor may monitor your blood coagulation status and adjust the dose of Acenocoumarol accordingly.
Although the likelihood is low Ertapenem may increase the effect of Acenoco
Patient concerns
User feedback
Patients taking Alerta Injection
Once A Day
60%
Alternate Day
20%
Twice A Day
20%
What are you using Alerta Injection for?
Bacterial inf*
100%
*Bacterial infections
How much was the improvement?
Excellent
67%
Average
33%
What were the side-effects while using Alerta Injection?
Diarrhea
100%
FAQs
What if I cannot tolerate Alerta Injection?
It is common to have minor side effects such as nausea, vomiting, diarrhea and headache but generally these settle down. If these symptoms trouble you, contact your doctor. Your doctor may prescribe an alternative medicine to help you get rid of these symptoms. Serious side effects occur in very rare cases. But, if you experience any serious complication, seek immediate medical advice.
What is drug resistance? Is it possible to develop resistance to Alerta Injection?
Drug resistance is a condition in which the bacteria gets modified in your body and stops reacting to the medicine. Because of this, the medicine stops working. Resistance to Alerta Injection is not very common at least for the bacteria against which it works.
Does Alerta Injection have any effect on blood sugar levels if taken to treat infections of diabetic foot?
Rare reports suggest that Alerta Injection may decrease the blood sugar levels, but this medicine does not affect the blood sugar levels in everyone. However, it is important to keep monitoring your blood sugar levels regularly. Consult your doctor if you experience any sudden dip in blood sugar levels.
Is Alerta Injection safe to be used in children?
Safety of Alerta Injection in children less than 3 months of age has not yet been assessed. However, the side effects and effectivity of Alerta Injection in children beyond the age of 3 months is almost similar when compared with adults.
I feel better now. Can I stop taking Alerta Injection?
No. Make sure to receive all doses your doctor has prescribed, even if you feel better. This is because your symptoms may have improved but chances are that the infection is still present in your body. Skipping doses can increase the risk of developing an infection that is resistant to medication. So, continue taking Alerta Injection as prescribed. After you have finished all the doses, your doctor may advise you on some tests to make sure your infection has completely cleared up.
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Marketer details
Name: Alkem Laboratories Ltd
Address: Alkem Laboratories Limited, Devashish Building, Alkem House, Senapati Bapat Road, Lower Parel, Mumbai - 400 013.
Country of origin: India
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