Gerta 1gm Injection

Gerta 1gm Injection contains Ertapenem as an active ingredient. Ertapenem is a broad spectrum carbapenem antibiotic used for the treatment of serious bacterial infections.

Uses of Gerta 1gm Injection:

Severe Bacterial Infection

How does Gerta 1gm Injection work?

Ertapenem binds to penicillin-binding proteins (PBPs). This inhibits bacterial cell wall synthesis, causing cell wall breakdown and bacterial death. Ertapenem has activity against Gram-positive and Gram-negative bacteria, including drug-resistant strains.

How to Use & Dosage?

Administered by intramuscular (IM) injection or intravenous (IV) infusion. Take 1 gram once daily.

Depending on the type of infection, ertapenem is administered as an intramuscular or intravenous injection once or twice daily. Once you are feeling better, your doctor will decide how long to treat you and may switch you to an oral antibiotic.

If you are going to use an ertapenem injection at home, your healthcare practitioner will tell you how to use it. Be sure you understand these instructions and ask your healthcare practitioner if you have any questions. Ask your doctor what to do if you have any problems giving the ertapenem injection.

With ertapenem injection treatment you should begin to feel better in the first few days. If your symptoms get worse or don’t go away, contact your doctor.

Possible Side Effects:

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

Safety Advise:

Lungs

It is not known whether Gerta Injection is safe for people with lung problems. Speak with your doctor.

Liver

The safety of Gerta Injection in patients with liver disease is unknown. Please consult your health care provider.

Kidney

It is not known if Gerta Injection is safe for people with kidney problems. Please check with your health care provider.

Pregnancy

Use Gerta during pregnancy only if clearly needed. Consult your healthcare professional.

Breastfeeding

Gerta should most likely be avoided while breastfeeding. Please check with your health care professional.

Storage Instructions:

Keep Gerta in the refrigerator between 2°C and 8°C (36°F and 46°F). Don’t freeze it, freezing may damage the formulation.

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