Invanz

Ertapenem

Ertapenem (trade name Invanz) is a carbapenem antibiotic medication for the treatment of infections of the abdomen, the lungs, the upper part of the female reproductive system, and diabetic foot, used in the form of infusions or injections.[6][7] The most common side effects include diarrhoea, nausea (feeling sick), headache, and problems around the area where the medicine is infused. It can significantly reduce the concentrations of valproic acid, an anti-seiz...

After a year treating of treating a bladder infection using 5 antibiotics and finally sent to infectious disease. I had a PICC line put in and received 28 days of 1Gm of Invanz in an outpatient infusion center. Like an idiot never thought to ask if Medicare would cover it. The side effects were awful. It really exacerbated my fibromyalgia. Extreme fatigue, nausea, roaring in my head. I've been off it for four days. How long before it's out of my system? The bacteria was a very resistant E.coli.

Meloxicam 15 mg was taken while receiving IV Invanz daily. Are there any interactions between IV Invanz & Meloxicam? ## Hello, Elaine! How are you? I didn't find any problems or interactions listed and the doctor administering them should also have checked. Did you experience any odd side effects? Meloxicam is classified by the FDA as a nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory that's used to treat pain, fever and swelling. Its typical side effects may possibly include nausea, dizziness, headache, increased risk of bleeding and stomach irritation. Invanz may cause side effects, such as headache, nausea, vomiting and diarrhea.

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Im 94 year Old disabled window With no Insurance for frugal can Not afford it. diagnosed With an infection that can Only be treated With intravenous invanz for 7 data i can Not afford it please anda you Help me ## Hello, Dora! How are you? I'm very sorry about the problem you're having. This medication is manufactured by Merck and they do have an assistance program for it to help those who are uninsured. You can call them to see if you're eligible at 866-840-5400. The FDA lists the typical side effects of this medication as possibly including nausea, administration site reaction, headache, dizziness and flushing. Is there anything else I can help with?

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Drug Index

Ertapenem (trade name Invanz) is a carbapenem antibiotic medication for the treatment of infections of the abdomen, the lungs, the upper part of the female reproductive system, and diabetic foot, used in the form of infusions or injections.[6][7] The most common side effects include diarrhoea, nausea (feeling sick), headache, and problems around the area where the medicine is infused. It can significantly reduce the concentrations of valproic acid, an anti-seiz...

it is a iv fluid ## This is not an IV drug. It is misspelled. The CORRECT spelling of the drug is Invanz ## Invanz is an antibiotic effective against gram negative bacteria and YES, it is available as an IV medication. You can read more on it here: Are there any questions?

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IV antibiotic

what problems has this drug given you

NDC Database

Invanz 1 g/1 Intramuscular; Intravenous Injection, Powder, Lyophilized, for Solution by Merck Sharp & Dohme Corp. ## Package Codes: 0006-3843-71 ## Active Ingredients: Ertapenem Sodium

NDC Database

Invanz 1 g/1 Intravenous Injection, Powder, Lyophilized, for Solution by Merck Sharp & Dohme Corp. ## Package Codes: 0006-3845-71 ## Active Ingredients: Ertapenem Sodium