Invanz ADD-Vantage(Injectable)
Ertapenem is an antibiotic that is used to treat severe infections caused by bacteria in the skin, lungs, stomach, pelvis, and urinary tract.
Ertapenem is also used to prevent infection in people having certain types of surgery.
Ertapenem may also be used for purposes not listed in this medication guide.
uses
What isInvanz ADD-Vantage(Injectable)used for?
- Infection Prophylaxis
- Intraabdominal Infection
- Pneumonia
- Pyelonephritis
- Skin or Soft Tissue Infection
- Urinary Tract Infection
- Tuberculosis - Urinary Tract
- Infection - Bacterial/Fungal/Protozoal/Viral
- Pelvic Infections
warnings
What is the most important information I should know aboutInvanz ADD-Vantage(Injectable)?
You should not use this medicine if you are allergic to ertapenem or to certain antibiotics, especially:
- meropenem;
- imipenem;
- any type of cephalosporin antibiotic (cefdinir, cephalexin, Keflex, Omnicef, and others); or
- penicillin or similar antibiotics (amoxicillin, Augmentin, ampicillin, dicloxacillin, oxacillin, and others).
You should not inject ertapenem into a muscle if you are allergic to a numbing medicine such as lidocaine or Novocain.
Tell your doctor if you have ever had:
- kidney disease;
- epilepsy or other seizure disorder; or
- a head injury or brain tumor.
Tell your doctor if you are pregnant or breastfeeding.
Not for children younger than 3 months old.
Side Effects
What are the side effects ofInvanz ADD-Vantage(Injectable)?
Get emergency medical help if you havesigns of an allergic reaction:hives; difficulty breathing; swelling of your face, lips, tongue, or throat.
马上打电话给你的医生如果你有:
- a seizure (convulsions); or
- severe stomach pain, diarrhea that is watery or bloody (even if it occurs months after your last dose).
Common side effects include:
- nausea, vomiting;
- diarrhea;
- headache; or
- pain or redness where the injection was given.
This is not a complete list of side effects and others may occur. Call your doctor for medical advice about side effects. You may report side effects to FDA at 1-800-FDA-1088.
Pregnancy & Breastfeeding
Can I takeInvanz ADD-Vantage(Injectable)if I’m pregnant or breastfeeding?
Tell your doctor if you are pregnant or breastfeeding.
Interactions
What drugs and food should I avoid while takingInvanz ADD-Vantage(Injectable)?
Avoid taking anti-diarrhea medicine without first asking your doctor.Diarrhea may be a sign of a new infection.
Dosage Guidelines & Tips
How to takeInvanz ADD-Vantage(Injectable)?
UseInvanz ADD-Vantage(Injectable)exactly as directed on the label, or as prescribed by your doctor. Do not use in larger or smaller amounts or for longer than recommended.
Follow all directions on your prescription label and read all medication guides or instruction sheets. Use the medicine exactly as directed.
Ertapenem is injected into a muscle or a vein.
Read and follow all Instructions for Use.Ask your doctor or pharmacist if you need help.
Prepare an injection only when you are ready to give it.Call your pharmacist if the medicine looks cloudy, has changed colors, or has particles in it.
Be sure you understand how to properly mix this medicine with a liquid (diluent) and how to store the mixture.Use only the diluent recommended by your doctor or pharmacist.
Shake the mixture well just before you measure a dose.
Keep using this medicine even if your symptoms quickly improve. Skipping doses could make your infection resistant to medication. Ertapenem will not treat a viral infection (flu or a common cold).
Do not share this medicine with another person, even if they have the same symptoms you have.
Store unmixed powder at room temperature away from moisture and heat.
Ertapenem that is mixedfor injection into a muscleshould be used within 1 hour after mixing.
Ertapenem that is mixed and dilutedfor injection into a veinmay be stored for up to6 hours at room temperature, or up to24 hours in a refrigerator. Use the mixture within 4 hours after removing from a refrigerator.
不重用一根针或注射器。把它们在一个puncture-proof "sharps" container and dispose of it following state or local laws. Keep out of the reach of children and pets.
Call your doctor for instructions if you miss a dose.