Ertapenem 1gm Injection

Warning and Precautions

• Sometimes, severe allergic reactions can happen with medicines like ertapenem, and these reactions can be very serious or even fatal in rare cases. They’re more likely in people who have had allergic reactions to different things before.

• Before starting ertapenem injections, it’s important to talk about any past allergic reactions you’ve had to similar antibiotics or other allergens.

• Some people on ertapenem have experienced seizures or other issues with their brain and nervous system.

• When giving ertapenem as an injection into the muscle, it’s important to be careful to avoid accidentally injecting it into a blood vessel.

• Using antibiotics like ertapenem can sometimes lead to a problem called Clostridium difficile-associated diarrhea (CDAD), which can range from mild to very serious and even fatal. Antibiotics can change the balance of bacteria in the gut, leading to this problem.

• Long-term use of ertapenem can cause growth of bacteria that are not affected by the medicine. So, it’s important to keep checking how you’re doing. If a new infection happens while you’re on this medicine, it needs to be treated correctly.

• Using ertapenem without a confirmed bacterial infection or a clear need for preventive treatment might not help and could make bacteria more resistant to drugs.

• Even though ertapenem is similar to other antibiotics, it’s a good idea to regularly check how well your organs, like your liver, kidneys, and blood system, are working if you’re taking it for a long time.