Antimicrobials
Ertapenem

Ertapenem

Medium
N/A

Spectrum of Activity

Dosing

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