Invanz and Alcohol/Food Interactions
There is 1 alcohol/food/lifestyle interaction with Invanz (ertapenem).
Ertapenem High Blood Pressure (Hypertension)
Moderate Potential Hazard, High plausibility
ertapenem - sodium
Parenteral ertapenem contains approximately 137 mg (6.0 mEq) of sodium per each gram of ertapenem activity. The sodium content should be considered in patients with conditions that may require sodium restriction, such as congestive heart failure, hypertension, and fluid retention.
References (1)
- (2001) "Product Information. Invanz (ertapenem)." Merck & Co., Inc
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Invanz drug interactions
There are 45 drug interactions with Invanz (ertapenem).
Invanz disease interactions
There are 5 disease interactions with Invanz (ertapenem) which include:
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Drug Interaction Classification
| Highly clinically significant. Avoid combinations; the risk of the interaction outweighs the benefit. | |
| Moderately clinically significant. Usually avoid combinations; use it only under special circumstances. | |
| Minimally clinically significant. Minimize risk; assess risk and consider an alternative drug, take steps to circumvent the interaction risk and/or institute a monitoring plan. | |
| No interaction information available. |
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