Review the side-effects of Ertapenem as documented in medical literature. The term "side effects" refers to unintended effects that can occur as a result of taking the medication. In majority of the instances these side-effects are mild and easily tolerable, however sometimes they can be more severe and can be detrimental.
If the side effects are not tolerable adjusting the dosage or switching to a different medication can help to manage or overcome side effects. If you have any doubts or questions, we recommend seeking advice from 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.
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If the side effects are not tolerable adjusting the dosage or switching to a different medication can help to manage or overcome side effects. If you have any doubts or questions, we recommend seeking advice from 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.Drug Name : Ertapenem
Ertapenem(Invanz) generic is an antibiotic, prescribed for moderate to severe infections like abdomen, skin, diabetic foot, community acquired pneumonia, urinary tract infections, prophylaxis of surgical-site infection following elective colorectal surgery. It kills sensitive bacteria.Trade Names for Ertapenem
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