Ertapenem : How to Use

Ertapenem - Systemic

Brand Names

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

How to Use

To help clear up your infection completely, ertapenem must be given for the full time of treat , even if you begin to feel better after a few days. Always this drug works best when there is a constant amount in the blood or urine. To help keep the amount constant, it must be given on a regular schedule.

Dosage

The dose of ertapenem will be various for various diseaseds If you are receiving this drug at home, follow your family doctor's orders . The following information includes only the average doses of ertapenem If your dose is various, do not change it unless your family doctor tells you to do so.

. Always the number of doses you take each day, the time allowed between doses and the length of time you take the drug depend on the medical problem for which you are taking ertapenem

For injection dosage form:
- For bacterial infections:
  - Adults 1 gram injected into a vein or injected into a muscle once a day. Your family doctor will determine whether the medication is injected into a vein or injected into a muscle and the length of time that you will take it.

Missed dose If you miss a dose of this drug, take it as soon as possible. Do not double doses.

Storage To store this drug:

Keep out of the reach of children.
Do not keep outdated drug or drug no longer needed. Ask your health care professional how you must dispose of any drug you do not use. Be sure that any discarded drug is out of the reach of children.