API

Ertapenem (1gm)

Drug classification

Dosage form

API strength per dosage

Dose

Mechanism of action

Indications

Severe bacterial infections

Side effects

Infusion site inflammation Headache Vomiting Nausea Diarrhea Rash Dizziness Insomnia difficulty in sleeping Breathlessness Infusion site reaction Edema swelling Abdominal pain Disorientation alteration of mental status Vaginal inflammation Arrhythmia irregular heartbeats

Pregnancy category

Precautions

Contraindications