Comparing Cilastatin / Imipenem vs Ertapenem
Cilastatin / imipenem |
Ertapenem |
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Prescribed for Urinary Tract Infection, Bacterial Infection, Bone infection, Bacteremia, Nosocomial Pneumonia, Skin or Soft Tissue Infection, Skin and Structure Infection, Septicemia, Pneumonia with... more |
Prescribed for Urinary Tract Infection, Kidney Infections, Intraabdominal Infection, Pelvic Infections, Infection Prophylaxis, Pneumonia, Skin or Soft Tissue Infection. ertapenem may also be used for... more |
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Prescription only |
Prescription only |
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Ratings & ReviewsRecent helpful reviews |
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N/A |
1.0
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Drug Class |
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Side Effects |
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See the full cilastatin / imipenem side effects document. |
See the full ertapenem side effects document. |
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Pricing and Coupons* Prices are without insurance |
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We could not find an exact match for this medicine. Try searching the Price Guide directly. |
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Generic Availability |
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Yes (this medicine) |
No |
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Dosage Form(s) Available |
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Brand Names |
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Half LifeThe half-life of a drug is the time taken for the plasma concentration of a drug to reduce to half its original value. |
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1 hour |
4 hours |
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CSA Schedule**View glossary of terms. |
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Not a controlled drug
Is not subject to the Controlled Substances Act. |
Not a controlled drug
Is not subject to the Controlled Substances Act. |
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Pregnancy Category |
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Category C
Risk cannot be ruled out
See the full Pregnancy Warnings document. |
Category B
No proven risk in humans
See the full Pregnancy Warnings document. |
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FDA Alerts |
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N/A |
N/A |
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Drug Interactions |
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A total of 66 drugs are known to interact with cilastatin / imipenem:
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A total of 46 drugs are known to interact with ertapenem:
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Alcohol/Food/Lifestyle Interactions |
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No results found - however, this does not necessarily mean no warnings exist. Always consult with your doctor or pharmacist. |
No results found - however, this does not necessarily mean no warnings exist. Always consult with your doctor or pharmacist. |
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Disease Interactions |
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First Approval Date |
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January 08, 1987 |
N/A |
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WADA ClassView World Anti-Doping Agency classifications. |
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N/A |
N/A |
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More Information |
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Consumer Resources |
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Professional Resources |
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Related Treatment Guide |
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** The Controlled Substances Act (CSA) schedule information displayed applies to substances regulated under federal law. There may be variations in CSA schedules between individual states.
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