Ertapenem (Systemic)

Brand Names : Invanz

Proper Use of This Medicine

To help clear up your infection completely, ertapenem must be given for the full time of treatment , even if you begin to feel better after a few days. Also, this medicine works best when there is a constant amount in the blood or urine. To help keep the amount constant, it must be given on a regular schedule.

Dosing - The dose of ertapenem will be different for different patients. If you are receiving this medicine at home, follow your doctor's orders . The following information includes only the average doses of ertapenem. If your dose is different, do not change it unless your doctor tells you to do so.

. Also, the number of doses you take each day, the time allowed between doses, and the length of time you take the medicine depend on the medical problem for which you are taking ertapenem

• For injection dosage form:
  • For bacterial infections:
    • Adults - 1 gram injected into a vein or injected into a muscle once a day. Your doctor will determine whether the medication is injected into a vein or injected into a muscle and the length of time that you will take it.

Missed dose - If you miss a dose of this medicine, take it as soon as possible. Do not double doses.

Storage - To store this medicine:

• Keep out of the reach of children.
• Do not keep outdated medicine or medicine no longer needed. Ask your health care professional how you should dispose of any medicine you do not use. Be sure that any discarded medicine is out of the reach of children.