Ertapenem

Ertapenem is used in the treatment of bacterial infections. It treats moderate to severe infections of abdomen, skin, lungs (pneumonia), and urinary tract. It may also be used to treat post surgical infections.

Ertapenem is an antibiotic. It kills bacteria by preventing them from forming the bacterial protective covering (cell wall) which is needed for them to survive.

Headache, Vomiting, Nausea, Diarrhea, Rash, Dizziness, Insomnia (difficulty in sleeping), Breathlessness, Infusion site reaction, Edema (swelling), Abdominal pain, Disorientation (alteration of mental status), Vaginal inflammation, Arrhythmia (irregular heartbeats)