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Ertalym 1gm Injection

Manufactured By Hetero Drugs Ltd

Composition Ertapenem (1gm)

Rs 2160.00

MRP Rs 2400.00

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( 1 Injection in 1 vial )

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Information about Ertalym 1gm Injection

Description:

Uses / Indications:

Ertalym 1gm Injection is used in serious bacterial infections and prevention of infection after surgery of the colon or rectum. It is used in infections of various body parts like skin and soft tissues, urinary tract, blood, brain and lungs (pneumonia).

Interactions / Warnings:

Pregnancy interaction:

Ertalym 1gm Injection is probably safe to use during pregnancy.Animal studies have shown low or no adverse effect on the foetus, however, there are limited human studies. Please consult your doctor.

Expert advice:

Do not start ertapenem, if you are allergic to ertapenem, or to any of the other ingredients in ertapenem tablets, or other antibiotics such as penicillins, cephalosporins or carbapenems. Do not take ertapenem, if you have developed diarrhea just before or after taking ertapenem. Doctorâ€™s advice should be considered in case of patients with following history of disease conditions: kidney disease (especially if you are receiving dialysis treatments), localized tremors, or fits; high blood pressure or other diseases. Avoid using ertapenem, if you are pregnant, planning to become pregnant, or breast-feeding.

Side Effects:

Nausea, Vomiting, Seizure.

How to use:

Your doctor or nurse will give you this medicine. Kindly do not self administer.

How it works:

Ertalym 1gm Injection is an antibiotic. It kills bacteria by preventing them from forming their own protective covering which is required for their survival in the human body.

Faq for medicine:

Is ertapenem and penicillin or a sulfa drug or a beta lactam or does ertapenem contain penicillin? : Ertapenem is an antibiotic of the beta-lactam group, similar in structure to penicillins. However, they are used for the treatment of different infections. Ertapenem is not a sulfa drug|what is Ertalym used for? : Ertalym is used to treat infections in various parts of the body caused by bacteria that are susceptible it. These include gynecologic and abdominal infections, pneumonia, skin and underlying tissue infections due to diabetes (e.g. diabetic foot). It is also used to prevent infection after certain types of surgeries|What is Ertalym sodium? : Ertalym sodium is sodium salt of the Ertalym antibiotic|Is Ertalym nephrotoxic? : Yes. It increases serum creatinine and serum urea|What is Ertalym IV? : Ertalym IV is intravenous preparation of Ertalym i.e. solution of Ertalym that is used for direct injection into a blood vessel (vein) over few minutes or hours|Does Ertalym cover enterococcus or enterococcus faecalis or pseudomonas? : No, Ertalym is not effective against enterococcus or enterococcus faecalis and pseudomonas at all|Does Ertalym cover VRE or ESBL or MSSA? : Ertalym covers ESBL (extended spectrum beta lactamase) producing bacteria as well as MSSA (methicillin sensitive staphylococcus aureus). It does not cover and is ineffective to treat VRE (vancomycin resistant enterococci)|Is Ertalym compatible with d5w? : Ertalym is not compatible with dextrose 5% injection solution|Is Ertalym a vesicant? : Ertalym is not a vesicant. However, leakage of the Ertalym solution during injection can cause pain and swelling of the surrounding skin and underlying tissue, as well as skin ulceration.

Medicine interaction:

Ertalym with Sodium Valproate

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