Invanz 1gm Injection

Invanz 1gm Injection belongs to a class of medications called ‘antibiotics’ used to treat bacterial infections. It can be used to treat intra-abdominal (stomach) infections, skin infections such as diabetic foot infections, community-acquired pneumonia (lung infection), and acute (short-term) gynaecological infections such as urinary tract infections and pelvic infections. It is also used to prevent surgical site infections in patients who have undergone surgery on the colon or rectum.

Invanz 1gm Injection contains ‘Ertapenem’, which belongs to the class of ‘carbapenem antibiotics. It has bactericidal action and kills the bacteria that are causing the infection. It works by destroying the cell wall (outer layer of the bacteria), which is essential for its survival. Invanz 1gm Injection does not work against infections caused by viruses.

Invanz 1gm Injection is available in the form of injection and infusion. You should take this medicine exactly as prescribed by your doctor. The common side-effects of Invanz 1gm Injection are nausea, vomiting, diarrhoea, headache, and injection site pain. These side effects are usually mild and temporary. However, if these side effects persist or worsen, inform your doctor immediately.

Do not take Invanz 1gm Injection if you are allergic to ‘Ertapenem’ or antibiotics such as penicillins, cephalosporins, and carbapenems. Before taking Invanz 1gm Injection, inform your doctor if you have diarrhoea, brain disorders such as seizures (fits), have been taking valproic acid medicine for treating seizures, have kidney failure, and be on a controlled sodium diet. Also, inform your doctor if you are pregnant or breastfeeding. Do not use Invanz 1gm Injection in children below 2 years of age. In the elderly, dosage adjustments may not be necessary except in patients with kidney failure. Invanz 1gm Injection may not interact with alcohol. Invanz 1gm Injection may cause dizziness (less common), so do not drive or operate heavy machinery if you feel dizzy.