Spectrum: Local Antimicrobial Stewardship, for Chapman University School of Pharmacy

Ertapenem

Oral Bioavailability

NA

Approximate Cost

Spectrum Of Activity

General Spectrum of Activity

Spectrum Of Activity

Dosing

Adult

1g IV q24h

Renal

Renal adjustments required when CrCl < 30 mL/min

General Information

Acceptable Uses

Brand Name

Invanz

Adverse Effects

Adverse Effects

Rare

  • Seizures

  • Cytopenias

  • AIN

Pharmacology

Pharmacology

Pharmacology: Inhibits cell wall synthesis

Antimicrobial class: Beta-lactam

  • Carbapenem

Pregnancy category: B

Average serum half life: 4 hours