Ertapenem : Before Using

Ertapenem - Systemic

Brand Names

Invanz Ertapenem *** Before Using *** How to Use *** Fore Safe Use *** Side Effects

Before Using

In deciding to using a medication, the problems of uses this drugs must be weighed against the good it will do. This is a decision you will make. For ertapenem, the following must be considered

Allergic reaction

Tell your family doctor if you have any unusual or allergy to ertapenem. Also tell your health care professional if you have any had any unusual or allergy to penicillins, cephalosporins, beta-lactamase inhibitors, lidocaine, or local anesthetics of the amide type. Also tell your family doctor and pharmacist if you are allergic to any other substances, such as foods, preservatives, or dyes.

Pregnancy care

Ertapenem has not been studied in pregnant women. Ertapenem also has not been shown to cause birth defects or other problems in animal studies.

Breast-feeding problem

Ertapenem passes into breast milk. Although most medication pass into breast milk in small amounts, many of them may be using safely while breast feeding. Mothers who are taking this drug and who wish to breast feed must discuss this with their family doctor.

Use for Children

Studies on this drug have only been done in adult diseaseds and there is no special info comparing the use of ertapenem in child with use in other age groups.

Elderly care

Ertapenem has not been studied specifically in elderly people. Therefore, it is not known whether it causes various side effects or problems in the elderly than it does in adults people.

Drug interactions

Although certain medication must not be using together at all, in other cases two various medication may be using together even if an interaction might occur. In these cases, your family doctor may want to change the dose, or other precautions may be necessary. When you are taking ertapenem, it is especially important that your family doctor and pharmacist know if you are taking any of the following:

Probenecid - e.g. Benemid
Use of this drug with ertapenem may increase the amount of ertapenem in the body

Although certain medication must not be using together at all, in other cases two various medication may be using together even if an interaction might occur. In these cases, your family doctor may want to change the dose, or other precautions may be necessary. Tell your health care professional if you are taking any other prescription or nonprescription - over-the-counter "OTC " drug.

Other Information for using

The presence of other medical problems may effect the use of ertapenem. Make sure you tell your family doctor if you have any other medical problems, especially:

Gastrointestinal disease - for example, stomach or intestinal problems, especially diarrhea Patients with stomach or intestinal problems, especially diarrhea, may be more likely to have side effects

Central nervous system - CNS disorders - for example, brain disease or history of seizures Patients with nervous system disorders, including seizures, may be more likely to have side effects

Kidney disease Patients with kidney disease may be more likely to have side effects