MEDONEFARMA

ERTAPENEM (LYO) DEVELOPED

PRODUCT DESCRIPTION

Ertapenem is a 1-β methyl-carbapenem that is structurally related to beta-lactam antibiotics. It is effective against a wide range of Gram-positive and Gram-negative aerobic and anaerobic bacteria.

CHEMICAL NAME

[4R-[3(3S*,5S*),4α,5β,6β(R*)]]-3-[[5-[[(3- carboxyphenyl)amino]carbonyl]-3-pyrrolidinyl]thio]-6-(1-hydroxyethyl)-4-methyl-7-oxo-1- azabicyclo[3.2.0]hept-2-ene-2-carboxylic acid monosodium salt

Brand Names

Invanz

Category

Anti-infectives / Antibiotic (Injection)

DOSAGE FORM

Injection, 1000mg single dose glass vial

INDICATIONS

Ertapenem is indicated to treat moderate to severe infections caused by susceptible bacteria in adult and pediatric patients (three months of age and older);

  • Complicated intra-abdominal infections
  • Complicated skin and skin structure infections, including diabetic foot infections without osteomyelitis
  • Community-acquired pneumonia
  • Complicated urinary tract infections, including pyelonephritis
  • Acute pelvic infections, including postpartum endomyometritis, septic abortion and post-surgical gynecologic infections
  • Acute gynecological infections

NDC CODE

43598-901-11

STORAGE & SHELF LIFE

Shelf life of 24 months

Anti-infectives

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