Contents
- 1 Overview
- 2 Usage
- 3 Frequently Asked Questions
- 4 How Do I Take It?
- 5 Precautions for INVANZ 1GM INJ and its Constituents
- 6 Symptoms of Overdosage
- 7 Common Side-Effects
- 8 Serious Side-Effects
- 9 Rare Side-Effects
- 10 Food Interactions
- 11 Disease Interactions
- 12 Technical Classification
- 13 Prescription Statistics
- 13.1 How Frequently is it taken?
- 13.2 How long was it prescribed?
- 13.3 What is the break-up across patient age-group?
- 13.4 What is the gender-breakup across patients?
- 13.5 What kind of doctors prescribe this medicine?
- 13.6 Most common Medicines advised along-side?
- 13.7 Most common Diagnostic/Lab Tests advised along-side?
- 13.8 Most common Home Remedies advised along-side?
- 14 Available Alternatives for INVANZ 1GM INJ
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Overview
INVANZ 1GM INJ is a Schedule H1 antibiotic.INVANZ 1GM INJ is composed of: ERTAPENEM (1 GM)
Ertapenem is an antibiotic that fights bacteria.Ertapenem is used to treat severe infections of the skin, lungs, stomach, pelvis, and urinary tract. It is also used to prevent infection in people having certain types of surgeryErtapenem is used in serious bacterial infections and prevention of infection after surgery of the colon or rectum. It is used in infections of various body parts like skin and soft tissues, urinary tract, blood, brain and lungs (pneumonia).Ertapenem is an antibiotic. It kills bacteria by preventing them from forming their own protective covering which is required for their survival in the human body.
Usage
ERTAPENEM is generally used to treat: Bacterial Infection, Deep Skin Infection, Urinary Tract Infection, Chronic Pelvic Pain, PneumoniaERTAPENEM can address symptoms like: Pelvis Pain
Frequently Asked Questions
Q: Is it safe on my liver?A: Not Safe
Q: Is it safe on my kidney?
A: Not Safe
Q: Can I take it with alcohol?
A: Not Safe
Q: Is it safe for children?
A: Not Advised for age < 3month
Q: Can it be taken during pregnancy?
A: Considered as Generally Safe – not enough studies to prove risk
How Do I Take It?
INVANZ 1GM INJ is generally taken After Food.Precautions for INVANZ 1GM INJ and its Constituents
- Do not start ertapenem, if you are allergic to ertapenem, or to any of the other ingredients in ertapenem tablets, or other antibiotics such as penicillins, cephalosporins or carbapenems.
- Do not take ertapenem, if you have developed diarrhea just before or after taking ertapenem. Doctor’s advice should be considered in case of patients with following history of disease conditions: kidney disease (especially if you are receiving dialysis treatments), localized tremors, or fits; high blood pressure or other diseases.
- Avoid using ertapenem, if you are pregnant, planning to become pregnant, or breast-feeding.You should not inject ertapenem into a muscle if you are allergic to a numbing medicine such as lidocaine or Novocain.
- Long-term or repeated use of this medication may cause a second infection.
Symptoms of Overdosage
ERTAPENEM over-dosage can result in: Difficulty BreathingCommon Side-Effects
ERTAPENEM : Vaginal Discharge, Indigestion, Heartburn, Skin Irritation, Pounding Heart (pulse), Irregular Heartbeat, Legs Swelling, Eyes Blurred Vision, Body Pain, Nasal Congestion, Dizziness, Throat Soreness, Difficulty Breathing, Heartburn, Legs Pain, Nervousness, Runny Nose, Slow Heart Rate (pulse), Mouth Soreness, Difficulty SleepingSerious Side-Effects
ERTAPENEM : Pain, Diarrhoea, Skin Rash, Itchy Skin, Hives, Agitation, Drowsiness, Chest Pain, Confusion, Head Headache, Depressed Mood, Body DiscolorationRare Side-Effects
ERTAPENEM : Febrile Convulsions, Bladder Control, Loss Of, Fainting, Increased Thirst, Fever, Nausea, Vomit, Wheezing, Weight Loss (unintentional), Fatigue (tiredness), Eyes SwellingFood Interactions
The sodium content should be considered in patients with conditions that may require sodium restriction, such as congestive heart failure, hypertension, and fluid retention.
Disease Interactions
ERTAPENEM can interfere with: Colitis, Acute Renal Failure, Congestive Heart Disease, Hypernatremia, HypertensionTechnical Classification
ERTAPENEM is categorized as: CARBAPENEMS / ANTI-INFECTIVESPrescription Statistics
Following information is taken from treatment plans advised by our doctors. This is Only for informational purpose and you must seek doctor’s advice if you are not well.How Frequently is it taken?
| Once Daily | 83% |
| Others | 12% |
How long was it prescribed?
| 7 Days | 36% |
| 5 Days | 36% |
| 3 Days | 9% |
| 4 Days | 6% |
| 10 Days | 3% |
What is the break-up across patient age-group?
| Below 5yrs | 1% |
| 18 to 35yrs | 10% |
| 35 to 50yrs | 19% |
| 50 to 60yrs | 16% |
| 60 to 70yrs | 19% |
| 70yrs and above | 33% |
What is the gender-breakup across patients?
| Females | 46% |
What kind of doctors prescribe this medicine?
| Physician | 56% |
| Urologist | 19% |
| Gastroenterologist | 11% |
| Nephrologist | 4% |
| Hematologist | 2% |
| Pulmonologist | 2% |
| Gynaecologist And Obstetrician | 1% |
| Oncologist | 1% |
| Orthopaedist | 1% |
| Plastic Surgeon | 1% |
| Cardio Thoracic Surgeon | 1% |
Most common Medicines advised along-side?
| DOLO TAB 650MG | 25% |
| PAN D TAB | 12% |
| LEVOFLOX-500MG TAB | 11% |
| LOOZ SOLN | 11% |
Most common Diagnostic/Lab Tests advised along-side?
| CBC (HEMATOLOGY) | 56% |
| SERUM POTASSIUM (SEROLOGY) | 29% |
| SERUM CREATININE (SEROLOGY) | 29% |
| SERUM SODIUM (SEROLOGY) | 29% |
| TLC (HEMATOLOGY) | 28% |
| UREA (BIOCHEMISTRY) | 16% |
| RFT (BIOCHEMISTRY) | 16% |
| LFT (SCREENING) | 16% |
| PT/INR (HEMATOLOGY) | 15% |
| BILIRUBIN TOTAL (BIOCHEMISTRY) | 14% |
| URINE R/M (BIOCHEMISTRY) | 12% |
| CRP (SEROLOGY) | 11% |
| KFT (SCREENING) | 11% |
Most common Home Remedies advised along-side?
| Diabetic diet (Diet) | 13% |
Available Alternatives for INVANZ 1GM INJ
What are the commonly available Substitutes?
| ERTAPENEM | ERTAPENEM | |
| INVANZ 1GM INJ | INR 2400 for 1 INJECTION | ERTAPENEM 1 GM |
What are the other drugs with similar Ingredients?
| ALERTA 1 GM INJ | INR 2554.46 for 5 ML INJECTION | ERTAPENEM 1.0 GM |
| ERTALYM 1GM INJ | INR 2400 for 1 INJECTION | ERTAPENEM 1.0 GM |
| ERTAMAC 1GM INJ | INR 2400 for 1 INJECTION | ERTAPENEM 1.0 GM |
| ERTANEON 1000MG INJ | INR 2310 for 1 INJECTION | ERTAPENEM 1000.0 MG |
| ERTAPENEM SODIUM | ERTAPENEM | |
| ERTEM 1000MG INJ | INR 2416.63 for 1 INJECTION | ERTAPENEM 1000.0 MG |
| FORSTAL 1GM INJ | INR 2394 for 1 INJECTION | ERTAPENEM 1.0 GM |
| GERTA 1GM INJ | INR 2462 for 1 ML INJECTION | ERTAPENEM 1.0 GM |
| INVANZ 1 GM INJ | INR 2616 for 20 ML INJECTION | ERTAPENEM 1.0 GM |
| LYORTAM 1GM INJ | INR 2400 for 1 ML INJECTION | ERTAPENEM 1.0 GM |
| ZIVATOR 1 GM INJ | INR 2138.91 for 1 INJECTION | ERTAPENEM 1.0 GM |
| ZIVATOR 1GM INJ | INR 2138.91 for 1 INJECTION | ERTAPENEM 1 GM |