Ertapenem Benefits & Uses

Ertapenem is used to treat the following -

Main Benefits

Urinary Tract Infection (Read More - Home remedies for UTI)

Other Benefits

Ertapenem Dosage & How to Take

This is the usual dosage recommended in most common treatment cases. Please remember that every patient and their case is different, so the dosage can be different based on the disease, route of administration, patient's age and medical history.

Find the right dosage based on disease and age

Age Group	Dosage
Adult	Disease: Bacterial Infections Before or After Meal: As advised by a physician Single Maximum Dose: 1 g Dosage Route: Parenteral Frequency: 1 daily Course Duration: 2 weeks Special Instructions: As prescribed by the doctor
Geriatric	Disease: Bacterial Infections Before or After Meal: As advised by a physician Single Maximum Dose: 1 g Dosage Route: Parenteral Frequency: 1 daily Course Duration: 2 weeks Special Instructions: As prescribed by the doctor
13 - 18 years (Adolescent)	Disease: Bacterial Infections Before or After Meal: As advised by a physician Single Maximum Dose: 1 g Dosage Route: Parenteral Frequency: 1 daily Course Duration: 2 weeks Special Instructions: As prescribed by the doctor
2 - 12 years (Child)	Disease: Bacterial Infections Before or After Meal: As advised by a physician Single Maximum Dose: 15 mg/kg Dosage Route: Parenteral Frequency: 1 daily Course Duration: 2 weeks Special Instructions: As prescribed by the doctor
Infant (1 month to 2 years)	Disease: Bacterial Infections Before or After Meal: As advised by a physician Single Maximum Dose: 15 mg/kg Dosage Route: Parenteral Frequency: 1 daily Course Duration: 2 weeks Special Instructions: Above 3 months old can take

Ertapenem Side Effects

Based on research, the following side effects have been observed when Ertapenem is used -

Severe

Seizures (uncontrollable jerking of limbs)

Moderate

Increased Liver Enzymes
Confusion
Constipation (Read More - Home remedies for constipation)
Edema
Vaginal inflammation
Inflammation of a vein
Jaundice (Read More - Home Remedies for Jaundice)
Anemia (Read More - Home Remedies for Anaemia)

Mild

Nausea or vomiting
Diarrhoea
Headache
Drowsiness

Ertapenem Related Warnings

Is the use of Ertapenem safe for pregnant women?

Pregnant women can take Ertapenem without worrying about any side effects.

Safe
Is the use of Ertapenem safe during breastfeeding?

Breastfeeding women can take Ertapenem as it bears very minor side effects for them.

Mild
What is the effect of Ertapenem on the Kidneys?

Ertapenem rarely affects the kidneys.

Mild
What is the effect of Ertapenem on the Liver?

Using Ertapenem does not have any harmful effects on the liver.

Safe
What is the effect of Ertapenem on the Heart?

Ertapenem is not harmful for the heart.

Safe

Severe Interaction of Ertapenem with Other Drugs

Ertapenem should not be taken with following medicines due to severe side effects it may cause to patients -

Severe

Valproic Acid

Divalproex

Paracetamol,Tramadol

Moderate

Warfarin

Ethinyl Estradiol

Ertapenem Contraindications

If you are suffering from any of the following diseases, you should not take Ertapenem unless your doctor advises you to do so -

Kidney Disease
Ulcerative Colitis
Brain and Nervous System
Brain Cancer
Inflammatory Bowel Disease
Brain Tumour
Irritable Bowel Syndrome (IBS)

Frequently asked Questions about Ertapenem

Is this Ertapenem habit forming or addictive?

Ertapenem is not addictive in nature.

No
Is it safe to drive or operate heavy machinery when consuming?

You may feel sleepy or tired after taking Ertapenem. So it is best to avoid driving.

Dangerous
Is it safe?

Yes, but consume Ertapenem only on doctor's advice.

Safe, but take only on Doctor's advise
Is it able to treat mental disorders?

There is no benefit of taking Ertapenem for mental disorders.

No

Ertapenem Interactions with Food and Alcohol

Interaction between Food and Ertapenem

Taking Ertapenem with food does not harm your health.

Safe
Interaction between Alcohol and Ertapenem

No research has been done on this till date. Therefore, it is not known what the effect of taking Ertapenem with alcohol will be.

Unknown