Antimicrobials
Ertapenem (Invanz)

Ertapenem (Invanz)

Medium
N/A
~$53.00/day

General Information

Targeted therapy of ESBL infections and other resistant gram negative infections.

Empiric therapy when broad spectrum of carbapenems is desired without the need for anti-pseudomonal activity.

  • Immediate and delayed-type allergy

  • GI disturbance

  • Cytopenias, eosinophilia, positive Coombs

  • Liver enzyme abnormalities

  • Seizure risk lower than other carbapenems

Antimicrobial class: Carbapenem

Pregnancy category: B

Average serum half life: 4 hours

Urine penetration: Therapeutic

Lung penetration: Therapeutic

Biliary penetration: Moderate