Generic equivalent of Ertapenem
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Ertapenem sodium is the generic equivalent of the brand-name drug Ertapenem. Licensed pharmacies, clinics, doctor's offices, and veterinary practices can source wholesale Ertapenem sodium through Premier Pharma with same-day fulfillment on in-stock SKUs.
1 INDICATIONS AND USAGE Ertapenem for injection is a penem antibacterial indicated in adult patients and pediatric patients (3 months of age and older) for the treatment of the following moderate to severe infections caused by susceptible bacteria: Complicated intra-abdominal infections. ( 1.1 ) Complicated skin and skin structure infections, including diabetic foot infections without osteomyelitis. ( 1.2 ) Community-acquired pneumonia. ( 1.3 ) Complicated urinary tract infections including pyelonephritis. ( 1.4 ) Acute pelvic infections including postpartum endomyometritis, septic abortion and post-surgical gynecologic infections. ( 1.5 ) Ertapenem for injection is indicated in adults for t…
6 ADVERSE REACTIONS The following are described in greater detail in the Warnings and Precautions section. Hypersensitivity Reactions [see Warnings and Precautions (5.1) ] Seizure Potential [see Warnings and Precautions (5.2) ] Interaction with Valproic Acid [see Warnings and Precautions (5.3) ] Clostridioides difficile -Associated Diarrhea (CDAD) [see Warnings and Precautions (5.4) ] Caution with Intramuscular Administration [see Warnings and Precautions (5.5) ] Development of Drug-Resistant Ba…
7 DRUG INTERACTIONS Co-administration with probenecid inhibits the renal excretion of ertapenem and is therefore not recommended. ( 7.1 ) The concomitant use of ertapenem and valproic acid/divalproex sodium is generally not recommended. Anti-bacterials other than carbapenems should be considered to treat infections in patients whose seizures are well controlled on valproic acid or divalproex sodium. ( 5.2 , 7.2 ) 7.1 Probenecid Probenecid interferes with the active tubular secretion of ertapenem…
2 DOSAGE AND ADMINISTRATION Do not mix or co-infuse Ertapenem for injection with other medications. Do not use diluents containing dextrose ( α –D–glucose) . ( 2.1 ) Ertapenem for injection should be infused over 30 minutes in both the Treatment and Prophylactic regimens. ( 2.1 ) Dosing considerations should be made in adults with advanced or end-stage renal impairment and those on hemodialysis. ( 2.4 , 2.5 ) Treatment regimen: Adults and pediatric patients 13 years of age and older. The dosage…
17 PATIENT COUNSELING INFORMATION 17.1 Instructions for Patients Patients should be advised that allergic reactions, including serious allergic reactions could occur and that serious reactions may require immediate treatment. Advise patients to report any previous hypersensitivity reactions to Ertapenem for injection, other beta-lactams or other allergens. Patients should be counseled to inform their physician if they are taking valproic acid or divalproex sodium. Valproic acid concentrations in the blood may drop below the therapeutic range upon co-administration with Ertapenem for injection.…
Source: FDA. For professional use only. Not a substitute for prescribing information.
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