ERTEM 1000MG INJECTION

ERTEM 1000MG INJECTION

  • Composition: Ertapenem
  • OTC & Wellness: General
  • Manufacturer by: Lupin Ltd
  • Packaging Details: 1 vial(s) (1 injection each)
Rs. 2416.63    Rs. 2416.63   

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Description

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Food Interaction

It can be taken with or without food, but it is better to take Ertem 1000mg injection at a fixed time.

Alcohol Interaction

Interaction with alcohol is unknown. Please consult your doctor.

Pregnancy Interaction

Ertem 1000mg injection is probably safe to use during pregnancy. Animal studies have shown low or no adverse effect on the foetus, however, there are limited human studies. Please consult your doctor. PROBABLY SAFE

Expert Advice

Do not start ertapenem, if you are allergic to ertapenem, or to any of the other ingredients in ertapenem tablets, or other antibiotics such as penicillins, cephalosporins or carbapenems. Do not take ertapenem, if you have developed diarrhea just before or after taking ertapenem. Doctor?s advice should be considered in case of patients with following history of disease conditions: kidney disease (especially if you are receiving dialysis treatments), localized tremors, or fits; high blood pressure or other diseases. Avoid using ertapenem, if you are pregnant, planning to become pregnant, or breast-feeding.

Lactation Interaction

Unknown. Human and animal studies are not available. Please consult your doctor.

Medicine Interaction

SERIOUS INTERACTION:VALPARIN 200MG/5ML SYRUP, VALOX CR 500MG TABLET, ENCORATE 200 MG TABLET

Dosage

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Common Side Effects

Nausea, Vomiting, Seizure

How It Works

Ertem 1000mg injection is an antibiotic. It kills the bacteria by attacking their cell wall. Specifically, it prevents the synthesis of a substance in the cell wall called peptidoglycan, which provides the cell wall with the strength required for survival of bacteria in human body.

FAQ

Q. Is ertapenem and penicillin or a sulfa drug or a beta lactam or does ertapenem contain penicillin?|Ertapenem is an antibiotic of the beta-lactam group, similar in structure to penicillins. However, they are used for the treatment of different infections. Ertapenem is not a sulfa drug|Q. what is ertapenem used for?|Ertapenem is used to treat infections in various parts of the body caused by bacteria that are susceptible it. These include gynecologic and abdominal infections, pneumonia, skin and underlying tissue infections due to diabetes (e.g. diabetic foot). It is also used to prevent infection after certain types of surgeries|Q. What is ertapenem sodium?|Ertapenem sodium is sodium salt of the ertapenem antibiotic