Invanz - Ertapenem - Injectable Brand Drug

General Information

• Below is miscellaneous information regarding Invanz.
• Invanz
• er-ta-PEN-em

Medicinal Applications

• Ertapenem is an antibiotic used to treat a variety of severe bacterial infections (for example, pneumonia, abdominal infections, skin infections, urinary tract/kidney infections).

Usage Instructions

• Follow all directions for proper mixing and dilution with the correct IV fluids.
• If you have questions regarding the use of this medication, consult your pharmacist.
• Inject this medication into a muscle (IM) or give by vein (IV) over 30 minutes in a saline solution usually once daily, or as directed by your doctor.
• The dosage and length of treatment is based on your medical condition and response to therapy.
• Do not mix this medication in dextrose-containing solutions (for example, D5W).
• If this medication is being given into a muscle (IM), follow all directions for mixing with an anesthetic solution (for example, lidocaine 1%).
• Doing so may help relieve some of the discomfort from the IM injection.
• Antibiotics work best when the amount of medicine in your body is kept at a constant level.
• Therefore, take this drug at evenly spaced intervals.
• Continue to take this medication until the full-prescribed amount is finished even if symptoms disappear after a few days.
• Stopping the medication too early may allow bacteria to continue to grow, which may result in a relapse of the infection.
• Inform your doctor if your condition does not improve in 3 days.
• Before using, check this product visually for particles or discoloration.
• If either is present, do not use the liquid.
• Learn how to store and discard needles and medical supplies safely.
• Consult your pharmacist.

Possible Side Effects

• Diarrhea, nausea, vomiting, headache, constipation, and injection site reactions (for example, pain, redness, swelling) may occur.
• If any of these effects persist or worsen, notify your doctor promptly.
• Tell your doctor immediately if any of these unlikely but serious side effects occur.

Read Before Using Invanz (precautions)

• Tell your doctor your medical history, especially of.

What To Do In Case Of Missed Dose

• If you miss a dose, use it as soon as you remember.
• If it is near the time of the next dose, skip the missed dose and resume your usual dosing schedule.
• Do not double the dose to catch up.

Invanz Storage Instructions

• Store the unmixed vials/powder at room temperature (77 degrees F or 25 degrees C).
• Once mixed, the medication should be given (if IM) or further diluted in a saline solution immediately after mixing.
• After mixing and subsequent dilution with IV fluids, this product is stable at room temperature for 6 hours, or refrigerated (between 36 and 46 degrees F or 2 and 8 degrees C) for 24 hours.
• Do not freeze.

Overdose

• If overdose is suspected, contact your local poison control center or emergency room immediately.
• Symptoms of overdose may include.

Drug Compatibility Recommendations

• Tell your doctor of all prescription and nonprescription medication you may use, especially.

Invanz Miscellaneous Notes

• This medication has been prescribed for your current condition only.
• Do not use it later for another infection unless told to do so by your doctor.
• A different medication may be necessary in those cases.
• Do not share this medication with others.
• Laboratory and/or medical tests may be performed to monitor your progress.