What are the most common side effects of ERTAPENEM?

Reported side effects vary by individual. The side-effects section on this page lists the events most frequently reported to FDA FAERS for ERTAPENEM. FAERS is voluntary reporting, so it reflects what was reported, not absolute incidence.

Is ERTAPENEM the same as Ertapenem?

Ertapenem is a brand name for ERTAPENEM. They share the same active ingredient and FDA-approved indications. Biosimilars and authorised generics may differ in inactive ingredients such as buffers or preservatives.

ERTAPENEM

Q: What is ERTAPENEM used for?

ERTAPENEM (brand name Ertapenem) is a Other indicated for 1 INDICATIONS AND USAGE To reduce the development of drug-resistant bacteria and maintain the effectiveness of Ertapenem for Injection and other antibacterial drugs, they should be considered in selecting or modifying antibacterial therapy. In the absence of such data, Clostridium clostridioforme.

Q: How does ERTAPENEM work?

ERTAPENEM works through the following mechanism: 12.1 Mechanism of Action Ertapenem sodium is a carbapenem antibiotic [see Clinical Pharmacology (12.4) ]..

Other

Brand names: Ertapenem

Intramuscular, Intravenous

Mechanism of Action

12.1 Mechanism of Action Ertapenem sodium is a carbapenem antibiotic [see Clinical Pharmacology (12.4) ].

Indications

1 INDICATIONS AND USAGE To reduce the development of drug-resistant bacteria and maintain the effectiveness of Ertapenem for Injection and other antibacterial drugs

they should be considered in selecting or modifying antibacterial therapy. In the absence of such data

Clostridium clostridioforme

Eubacterium lentum

Peptostreptococcus species

Bacteroides fragilis

Contraindications

• Ertapenem for Injection administered intramuscularly is contraindicated in patients with a known hypersensitivity to local anesthetics of the amide type. ( 4 )

FDA Warnings

5 WARNINGS AND PRECAUTIONS • Serious hypersensitivity (anaphylactic) reactions have been reported in patients receiving β-lactams
2 ) • Co-administration of Ertapenem for Injection with valproic acid or divalproex sodium reduces the serum concentration of valproic acid potentially increasing the risk of breakthrough seizures
3 ) • Clostridium difficile -associated diarrhea (ranging from mild diarrhea to fatal colitis): Evaluate if diarrhea occurs
1 Hypersensitivity Reactions Serious and occasionally fatal hypersensitivity (anaphylactic) reactions have been reported in patients receiving therapy with beta-lactams

Known Side Effects

7 documented side effects by frequency

Drug Not Working

>10%

Fever

1-10%

Nausea

1-10%

Weight Loss

0.1-1%

General Unwellness

0.1-1%

Abdominal Pain

0.1-1%

Headache

0.1-1%

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Primary sources

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DailyMed FDA label search → ERTAPENEM openFDA label JSON → ERTAPENEM FAERS adverse-event reports → ERTAPENEM ClinicalTrials.gov → completed Phase 2+ trials of ERTAPENEM

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Formulations

Dosage Forms

Tablet

Route

Intramuscular, Intravenous