Generic name: Ertapenam sodium
Dosage form: injection, powder, lyophilized, for solution
Drug class:Carbapenems
Medically reviewed by Drugs.com. Last updated on May 1, 2022.
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Indications and Usage for Ertapenam
Complicated Intra-Abdominal Infections
Ertapenem for injection is indicated for the treatment of adult patients and pediatric patients (3 months of age and older) with complicated intra-abdominal infections due to Escherichia coli, Clostridium clostridioforme, Eubacterium lentum, Peptostreptococcus species, Bacteroides fragilis, Bacteroides distasonis, Bacteroides ovatus, Bacteroides thetaiotaomicron, or Bacteroides uniformis.
Complicated Skin and Skin Structure Infections, Including Diabetic Foot Infections without Osteomyelitis
Ertapenem for injection is indicated for the treatment of adult patients and pediatric patients (3 months of age and older) with complicated skin and skin structure infections, including diabetic ...
