Ertapenem (Kabi)™

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Ertapenem is indicated for the treatment of patients, aged 3 months or more, with moderate to severe infections (except meningitis, see PRECAUTIONS) caused by susceptible strains of microorganisms which are suspected or proven to be resistant to all other antibiotics, or for patients unable to tolerate other antibiotics.,Ertapenem is also indicated for initial empiric therapy for the treatment of complicated intra-abdominal infections and acute pelvic infections including post-partum endomyometritis, septic abortion and post-surgical gynaecological infections.,Ertapenem is also indicated for the treatment of diabetic foot infections, which require parenteral antibiotic therapy and are caused by susceptible bacterial pathogens which are suspected or proven to be resistant to all other registered antibiotics, or for patients unable to tolerate other antibiotics.,Appropriate specimens for bacteriological examination should be obtained in order to isolate and identify the causative organisms and to determine their susceptibility to ertapenem. Therapy with ertapenem may be initiated empirically before the results of these tests are known; once these results become available, antimicrobial therapy should be adjusted accordingly.

Source: ARTG

• Shelf lifetime is 24 Months
• Store below 25 degrees Celsius
• Store in Original Container

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Non-composite pack

This medicine contains one component only.

Component

• Injection, powder for
• Intravenous Infusion
• white to yellowish powder

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These medicine packs are available from a pharmacist and requires a prescription. It is Schedule 4: Prescription Only Medicine.?What is the medicines and poisons schedule?

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This medicine is not listed on the Pharmaceutical Benefits Scheme (PBS). Talk to your pharmacist about how much it will cost.

Source: PBS

For the active ingredient: ertapenem

You should seek advice from your doctor or pharmacist about taking this medicine. They can help you balance the risks and the benefits of this medicine during pregnancy.

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