Invanz Injection 1 g Sterile Powder for Injection
PDF Leaflet Revision Date: 18 July 2022
Clinical Summary
Quick overview from the medicine insert
Indication
Treatment of moderate to severe infections caused by susceptible bacteria.
Dosage (summary)
1 g once daily for adults; 15 mg/kg twice daily for children (max 1 g/day).
Special Populations
- Renal impairment
- Elderly
Pregnancy & Breastfeeding
Safety in pregnancy and breastfeeding not established.
Key Drug Interactions
- Valproic acid
- Divalproex sodium
Contraindications
- Hypersensitivity to beta-lactams
- Bacterial meningitis
- Severe shock
- Heart block
Common side effects
- Diarrhoea
- Nausea
- Headache
- Infused vein complication
Counselling Points
- Report any allergic reactions immediately
- Monitor for signs of colitis
- Maintain anticonvulsant therapy if applicable
Serious warnings
- Serious hypersensitivity reactions
- Seizures in predisposed patients
- Pseudomembranous colitis
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