Ertapenem

Generic name: ertapenem [ er-ta-PEN-em ]
Brand names: INVanz, INVanz ADD-Vantage
Dosage form: injectable powder for injection (1 g)
Drug class:Carbapenems

Medically reviewed by Drugs.com on Jun 28, 2021. Written by Cerner Multum.

What is ertapenem?

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.

Warnings

Use only as directed. Tell your doctor if you use other medicines or have other medical conditions or allergies.

Before taking this medicine

You should not use ertapenem 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 a...