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Invanz

Generic Name: ertapenem (er ta PEN em)
Brand Names: Invanz

What is ertapenem?

Ertapenem is an antibiotic. It fights bacteria in the body.

Ertapenem is used to treat severe bacterial infections of the skin, lungs, stomach, pelvis, and urinary tract. It is also used to prevent infection in people having certain types of surgery.

Ertapenem may also be used for purposes other than those listed in this medication guide.

What is the most important information I should know about ertapenem?

Before using ertapenem, tell your doctor if you have kidney disease, a seizure disorder such as epilepsy, or a history of head injury or brain tumor.

Ertapenem is given as an injection into a muscle, or through a needle placed into a vein. Your doctor, nurse, or other healthcare provider will give you this injection. You may be given instructions on how to use your injections at home. Do not use this medicine at home if you do not fully understand how to give the injection and properly dispose of needles and syringes used in giving the medicine.

To be sure this medication is not causing harmful effects, your blood will need to be tested on a regular basis. Your kidney or liver function may also need to be tested. Do not miss any scheduled visits to your doctor.

Antibiotic medicines can cause diarrhea, which may be a sign of a new infection. If you have diarrhea that is watery or has blood in it, call your doctor. Do not use any medicine to stop the diarrhea unless your doctor has told you to.

What should I discuss with my healthcare provider before taking ertapenem?

• meropenem (Merrem);

• imipenem (Primaxin);

• a cephalosporin such as cefaclor (Ceclor), cefuroxime (Ceftin), cefadroxil (Duricef), cefdinir (Omnicef), cephalexin (Keflex), and others; or

• a penicillin antibiotic such as ampicillin (Omnipen, Principen), amoxicillin (Amoxil, Amoxicot, Biomox, Dispermox, Trimox), carbenicillin (Geocillin), cloxacillin (Cloxapen), dicloxacillin (Dycill, Dynapen), oxacillin (Bactocill), or penicillin (Beepen-VK, Ledercillin VK, Pen-V, Pen-Vee K, Pfizerpen, V-Cillin K, Veetids, and others).

Before using this medication, tell your doctor if you are allergic to any drugs (especially lidocaine or Novocain), or if you have:

• kidney disease;

• epilepsy or other seizure disorder; or

• a history of head injury or brain tumor.

If you have any of these conditions, you may not be able to use ertapenem, or you may need a dosage adjustment or special tests during treatment.

How should I take ertapenem?

Ertapenem is given as an injection into a muscle, or through a needle placed into a vein. Your doctor, nurse, or other healthcare provider will give you this injection. You may be given instructions on how to use your injections at home. Do not use this medicine at home if you do not fully understand how to give the injection and properly dispose of needles and syringes used in giving the medicine.

When given as an IV infusion into a vein, ertapenem must be given slowly, and can take at least 30 minutes to complete.

Ertapenem is usually given as a daily injection for 3 to 14 days. Follow your doctor"s instructions.

To be sure this medication is not causing harmful effects, your blood will need to be tested on a regular basis. Your kidney or liver function may also need to be tested. Do not miss any scheduled visits to your doctor.

What happens if I miss a dose?

Use the medication as soon as you remember the missed dose. If it is almost time for your next dose, skip the missed dose and use the medicine at your next regularly scheduled time. Do not use extra medicine to make up the missed dose.

What happens if I overdose?

What should I avoid while taking ertapenem?

Antibiotic medicines can cause diarrhea, which may be a sign of a new infection. If you have diarrhea that is watery or has blood in it, call your doctor. Do not use any medicine to stop the diarrhea unless your doctor has told you to.

Ertapenem side effects

• fever;

• swelling in your hands, ankles, or feet;

• seizures (black-out or convulsions);

• diarrhea that is watery or bloody; or

• confusion, unusual thoughts, or changes in behavior.

Continue using ertapenem and talk with your doctor if you have any of these less serious side effects:

• nausea, vomiting, stomach pain, constipation;

• vaginal itching or discharge;

• drowsiness;

• headache; or

• pain, redness, or mild swelling where the medicine was injected.

Side effects other than those listed here may also occur. Talk to your doctor about any side effect that seems unusual or that is especially bothersome.

What other drugs will affect ertapenem?

Before taking ertapenem, tell your doctor if you are also taking probenecid (Benemid). You may not be able to use ertapenem, or you may need dosage adjustments or special tests during treatment.

There may be other drugs not listed that can affect ertapenem. Tell your doctor about all the prescription and over-the-counter medications you use. This includes vitamins, minerals, herbal products, and drugs prescribed by other doctors. Do not start using a new medication without telling your doctor.

Where can I get more information?

• Your pharmacist has information about ertapenem written for health professionals that you may read.

What does my medication look like?

Ertapenem is available with a prescription under then brand name Invanz. Other brand or generic formulations may also be available. Ask your pharmacist any questions you have about this medication, especially if it is new to you.

• Remember, keep this and all other medicines out of the reach of children, never share your medicines with others, and use this medicine only for the indication prescribed.
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