Complete dosing information for ERTAPENEM SODIUM
Medical guidance required: Dosing information here is for educational purposes. Your healthcare provider will determine the appropriate dose based on your specific condition, kidney function, other medications, and medical history. Never adjust your dose without consulting your doctor or pharmacist.
2 DOSAGE AND ADMINISTRATION Do not mix or co-infuse ertapenem for injection with other medications. Do not use diluents containing dextrose ( α –D–glucose) . ( 2.1 ) Ertapenem for injection should be infused over 30 minutes in both the Treatment and Prophylactic regimens. ( 2.1 ) Dosing considerations should be made in adults with advanced or end-stage renal impairment and those on hemodialysis. ( 2.4 , 2.5 ) Treatment regimen: Adults and pediatric patients 13 years of age and older. The dosage should be 1 gram once a day intravenously or intramuscularly. ( 2.2 ) Patients 3 months to 12 years of age should be administered 15 mg/kg twice daily (not to exceed 1 gram/day intravenously or intramuscularly). ( 2.2 ) Intravenous infusion may be administered in adults and pediatrics for up to 14 days or intramuscular injection for up to 7 days. ( 2.1 ) Prophylaxis regimen for adults: 1 gram single dose given 1 hour prior to elective colorectal surgery. ( 2.3 ) 2.1 Instructions for Use in All P