Ertapenem Aspen 1 g Sterile powder for injection.
PDF Leaflet Revision Date: 20 October 2020
Clinical Summary
Quick overview from the medicine insert
Indication
Moderate to severe infections caused by susceptible strains.
Dosage (summary)
1 g IV/IM once daily for adults; 15 mg/kg twice daily for children (max 1 g/day).
Special Populations
- Renal impairment
- Hepatic impairment
Pregnancy & Breastfeeding
Safety not established; avoid breastfeeding during treatment.
Key Drug Interactions
- Valproic acid
Contraindications
- Hypersensitivity to ertapenem
- Hypersensitivity to beta-lactams
- Bacterial meningitis
- Severe shock
- Heart block
Common side effects
- Diarrhoea
- Nausea
- Headache
- Dizziness
- Somnolence
Counselling Points
- Inform about potential allergic reactions
- Avoid use with valproic acid
- Monitor for signs of colitis
Serious warnings
- Serious hypersensitivity reactions
- Seizures
- Antibiotic-associated colitis
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