Product Description
Ertagold 500 mg Injection contains ertapenem, a broad-spectrum carbapenem antibiotic used to treat moderate-to-severe bacterial infections.
Uses
- Intra-abdominal infections: Treats deep-seated infections inside the stomach and abdomen.
- Skin and soft tissue infections: Clears complex wounds, including diabetic foot infections.
- Pneumonia: Fights community-acquired bacterial lung infections.
- Urinary tract and pelvic infections: Addresses severe kidney, bladder, or acute gynaecological infections.
- Surgical prevention: Used before colorectal surgeries to prevent post-operative infections.
Side Effects
- Diarrhea, nausea, and vomiting
- Headache and dizziness
- Injection site reactions (pain, redness, or swelling)
- Important Safety Precautions
- Allergies: Do not use if you are allergic to ertapenem or other beta-lactam antibiotics like penicillins or cephalosporins.
- Medical History: Inform your doctor if you have a history of seizures, brain disorders, or kidney disease.
- Drug Interactions: It can interfere with certain seizure medications (such as valproic acid).