Ertanem 1000mg Injection

Ertanem 1000mg 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.

Ertanem 1000mg 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.

• Severe bacterial infections

• Ertanem 1000mg 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.