Read the side effects of Ertapenem as described in the medical literature. In case of any doubt consult your doctor or pharmacist.
Local-
Infused vein complication, pain, redness, extravasation(accidental administration of the drug in the surrounding tissues), inflammation or blood clot in veins, swelling, indurations, and warmth.
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Body as a whole-
Abdominal distention, pain, chills, septicemia, septic shock, dehydration, gout, uneasiness, necrosis, candidiasis, weight loss, facial edema, flank pain,
incoordination, muscle weakness, syncope and severe allergic reactions.
Heart-
Chest pain, high or low blood pressure, fast heart rate.
Central Nervous System-
Headache, altered mental status, sleeplessness, dizziness, anxiety, weakness/fatigue, seizure, movement disorder, hallucinations, tremor.
Skin-
Diaper dermatitis (rash in the thighs and buttocks of infants), rash.
Eye and ENT-
Inflammation and viral infection of nasopharynx.
Gastrointestinal-
Diarrhea, vomiting, nausea, abdominal pain, constipation, acid regurgitation, inflammation and infection of the large intestine, small intestine obstruction, abdominal abscess.
Genitourinary-
Urinary tract infection, vaginal inflammation.
Respiratory-
Cough, difficulty in breathing, pneumonia, upper respiratory tract infection, respiratory distress.
Miscellaneous-
Anemia, viral infections.
Other Precautions : *Continue to use this medication until the full prescribed treatment period is finished.
