Ertapenem
Ertapenem, sold under the brand name Invanz, is a carbapenem antibiotic medication used for the treatment of infections of the abdomen, the lungs, the upper part of the female reproductive system, and the diabetic foot.
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Trade names | Invanz |
AHFS/Drugs.com | Monograph |
MedlinePlus | a614001 |
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Routes of administration | Intramuscular, intravenous |
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Bioavailability | 90% (intramuscular) |
Protein binding | Inversely proportional to concentration; 85 to 95% |
Metabolism | Hydrolysis of beta-lactam ring, CYP not involved |
Elimination half-life | 4 hours |
Excretion | Kidney (80%) and fecal (10%) |
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Formula | C22H25N3O7S |
Molar mass | 475.52 g·mol−1 |
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The most common side effects include diarrhoea, nausea (feeling sick), headache, and problems around the area where the medicine is infused. It can significantly reduce the concentrations of valproic acid, an anti-seizure medication, in the blood to the point where it loses its effectiveness.
Ertapenem was approved for medical use in the United States in November 2001, and in the European Union in April 2002. It is marketed by Merck.
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