Eczas 1gm Injection contains Ertapenem as its active ingredient. Serious bacterial infections are treated with the broad-spectrum carbapenem antibiotic ertapenem.

Brand Name: Eczas

Composition: Ertapenem

Mechanism of Action:

By attaching itself to penicillin-binding proteins (PBPs), ertapenem prevents the formation of bacterial cell walls, causing the cell walls to break down and the bacteria to die. Both Gram-positive and Gram-negative bacteria, including some drug-resistant species, can be effectively combatted with ertapenem.

Uses:

Severe Bacterial Infection

Dosage and Administration:

Administered as an intramuscular (IM) injection or intravenous (IV) infusion. 1 gram should be taken once a day.

Side Effects:

• Nausea
• Vomiting
• Diarrhea
• Constipation
• Pain
• Swelling
• Redness at the injection site
• Headache
• Dizziness
• Muscle Pain
• Weakness

Safety Advise:

Lungs  

The safety of Eczas Injection for individuals with lung issues is uncertain. Kindly speak with your healthcare provider.

Liver  

The safety of Eczas Injection for individuals with liver issues is uncertain. Kindly speak with your healthcare provider.

Kidney  

The safety of Eczas Injection for individuals with Kidney issues is uncertain. Kindly speak with your healthcare provider.

Pregnancy  

Eczas should be used during pregnancy only if clearly needed, Kindly speak with your healthcare provider.

Breast Feeding  

Using Eczas while nursing is most likely dangerous. Kindly speak with your healthcare provider. 

Storage:

Eczas should be kept in the refrigerator between 2°C and 8°C (36°F and 46°F). The formulation may be harmed by freezing, so avoid doing so.

How to use this Medication?

Depending on the type of infection, an intramuscular or intravenous injection of ertapenem is administered once or twice daily. After your health improves, your doctor will decide how long to treat you and may decide to move you to an oral antibiotic.

Your healthcare practitioner will instruct you on how to use ertapenem injection if you plan to use it at home. Make sure you comprehend these instructions, and if you have any concerns, consult your healthcare practitioner. If you have any issues administering the ertapenem injection, ask your doctor what to do.

 

During the first several days of ertapenem injection treatment, you should start to feel better. Contact your physician if your symptoms worsen or do not go away.

References:

1. Nix DE, Majumdar AK, DiNubile MJ. Pharmacokinetics and pharmacodynamics of ertapenem: an overview for clinicians. Journal of Antimicrobial Chemotherapy. 2004 May 1;53(suppl_2):ii23-8.

2.  Zhanel GG, Johanson C, Embil JM, Noreddin A, Gin A, Vercaigne L, Hoban DJ. Ertapenem: review of a new carbapenem. Expert review of anti-infective therapy. 2005 Jan 1;3(1):23-39.

3.   Keating GM, Perry CM. Ertapenem: a review of its use in the treatment of bacterial infections. Drugs. 2005 Oct;65:2151-78.

4.   Curran MP, Simpson D, Perry CM. Ertapenem: a review of its use in the management of bacterial infections. Drugs. 2003 Sep;63:1855-78.

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Marketer details

Name: Glenmark Pharmaceuticals Ltd

Address: Glenmark Pharmaceuticals Limited, B/2, Mahalaxmi Chambers, 22, Bhulabhai Desai Road, Mumbai – 400 026.

Country of origin: India