Ertapenem and Alcohol/Food Interactions
There is 1 alcohol/food/lifestyle interaction with 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.
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Ertapenem drug interactions
There are 45 drug interactions with ertapenem.
Ertapenem disease interactions
There are 5 disease interactions with 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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