Ertapenem
Information about Ertapenem
Ertapenem Uses
Ertapenem is used in the treatment of bacterial infections. It treats moderate to severe infections of abdomen, skin, lungs (pneumonia), and urinary tract. It may also be used to treat post surgical infections.
How Ertapenem works
Ertapenem is an antibiotic. It kills bacteria by preventing them from forming the bacterial protective covering (cell wall) which is needed for them to survive.
Common side effects of Ertapenem
Headache, Vomiting, Nausea, 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)
Available Medicine for Ertapenem
GertaZydus Cadila
₹43511 variant(s)
AlertaAlkem Laboratories Ltd
₹32001 variant(s)
LyortamUnited Biotech Pvt Ltd
₹35051 variant(s)
ForstalZyphar's Pharmaceuticals Pvt Ltd
₹23941 variant(s)
EtorentRSM Kilitch Pharma Pvt Ltd
₹23501 variant(s)
InvanzMSD Pharmaceuticals Pvt Ltd
₹33481 variant(s)
EczasGlenmark Pharmaceuticals Ltd
₹45561 variant(s)
ErapApkavit Lifesciences
₹26001 variant(s)
ErtacritCipla Ltd
₹24501 variant(s)
ErtaneonNeon Laboratories Ltd
₹23101 variant(s)
Expert advice for Ertapenem
- Ertapenem 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.