Erap 1gm Injection

Explore detailed information about Erap 1gm Injection, a medication containing Ertapenem (1gm) from the trusted Apkavit Lifesciences brand. Discover its primary uses for Severe bacterial infections and delve deeper into its specific details to understand how Erap 1gm Injection can play a role in your health and well-being. Add it to your wishlist or compare it with other products.

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Salt Combination: Ertapenem (1gm)
Brand: Apkavit Lifesciences
Uses: Severe bacterial infections

Description

Erap 1gm Injection is an antibiotic belonging to the carbapenem group that fights bacteria
It is used to treat severe infections of the skin, lungs, stomach, urinary tract, blood and brain (eg
meningitis)
It works by killing the bacteria that cause these problems
Erap 1gm Injection is commonly used to treat seriously ill patients admitted to the hospital
This medicine is given by drip or by direct injection into a vein, under the supervision of a doctor or a nurse
The dose will depend on what type of infection you have, where it is in the body, and how serious it is
You should keep on taking the injection for as long as you have been prescribed, even if your symptoms quickly improve
If you stop taking it too early the infection may return or worsen.
Some people may develop side effects like diarrhea, nausea, headache, infused vein complication
These side effects are usually temporary and go away during treatment as your body adjusts to the medicine
Consult your doctor if these side effects bother you or will not go away.
Before starting treatment with this medicine, you should tell your doctor if you have epilepsy, liver, or kidney problems or if you are allergic to any antibiotic
While using it, you may be advised blood tests to monitor your blood cell counts and kidney function
This medicine is generally regarded as safe to use in pregnancy and breastfeeding if prescribed by your doctor.

Cautions

Liver:	SAFE IF PRESCRIBED: Erap 1gm Injection is safe to use in patients with liver disease. No dose adjustment of Erap 1gm Injection is recommended.
Kidney:	CAUTION: Erap 1gm Injection should be used with caution in patients with kidney disease. Dose adjustment of Erap 1gm Injection may be needed. Please consult your doctor.
Driving:	UNSAFE: Erap 1gm Injection may cause side effects which could affect your ability to drive.^Certain side effects, such as dizziness and sleepiness, have been reported with Erap 1gm Injection, which may affect some patients’ ability to drive or operate machinery
Breast feeding:	SAFE IF PRESCRIBED: Erap 1gm Injection is probably safe to use during breastfeeding. Limited human data suggests that the drug does not represent any significant risk to the baby.
Pregnency:	SAFE IF PRESCRIBED: Erap 1gm Injection is generally considered safe to use during pregnancy. Animal studies have shown low or no adverse effects to the developing baby; however, there are limited human studies.
Alcohol:	SAFE: Consuming alcohol with Erap 1gm Injection does not cause any harmful side effects.
Drug Action:	Cell wall active agent -Carbapenems
Therapeutic class:	ANTI INFECTIVES
Habit Forming:	No
Chemical Class:	Carbapenem derivative

Uses of Erap 1gm Injection

In Severe bacterial infections Erap 1gm Injection works by killing bacteria which can cause serious infections
It is a versatile medicine used to treat many different types of bacterial infections such as infections of the brain (meningitis), lungs (pneumonia), abdomen, urinary tract, skin, blood, and heart
This medicine is usually given as an injection by a doctor or nurse
Erap 1gm Injection usually makes you feel better very quickly but you should continue taking it as prescribed even when you feel better to make sure that all bacteria are killed and do not become resistant.