Drug Identity
Active Ingredient
Ertapenem
Drug Class
Anti-Infectives
How It Works
IV infusion over 30 min, reconstitute 1 gm vial with 10 ml of WFI, 0.9% NaCI, or bacteriostatic water for injection. Shake well, transfer to 50 ml of 0.9% NaCI. For IM reconstitute 1 gm vial with 3.2 ml of 1% lidocaine HCI injection (without epinephrine). Shake well Use within 1 hour after preparation.
How to Take It
Dosage information not available for this product.
Safety Alerts
Hypersensitivity to beta-lactams, hypersensitivity to amide-type local anaesthesia and in patients with severe shock or heart block
Important Warnings
risk of seizures, elderly, renal impairment
reduce dose to half the regular dose if eGFR less than 30 ml/minute/1
73m2, history of colitis, infant less than 3 months
Side Effects
HeadacheGI disturbanceinjection-sitereactionspruritusraised platelet countrash (also with eosinophilia)anorexiaantibiotic associated colitisastheniabradycardiachest painconfusiondizzinessdry mouthdyspepsia
Drug Interactions
Probenecid
valproate.
Pregnancy & Lactation
Pregnancy
Avoid unless potential benefit outweighs risk.
Lactation
Caution advised, avoid
Price Intelligence
Rs 4,551.45
Servaid observed price · as of 30 July 2026
No approved ceiling matched to this exact pack and strength.
Prices across sources
ServaidRs 4,551.45
Should you consider an alternative?
Other options containing Ertapenem, and what they are not.
Same active ingredient, a different dose. Never switch strength without your doctor or pharmacist.
Ordered by lowest price per unit where a pack size is known, then by price. Order is never affected by sponsorship. Not medical advice — confirm any change with your pharmacist or doctor.
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