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Ertapenem

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Ertapenem is a platelet inhibitor which is a kind of anti-coagulation drug (blood and coagulation drug).

Dr. Geoffrey Rutledge reviewed this

39 year experience in Internal Medicine

Drug Class

Carbapenem antibiotic

Brands

Invanz

Side Effects

Common

Constipation
Headache
Itching or burning
Fever
Itchy rash
Abdominal pain
Dizziness
Low blood pressure
Itchy skin

Serious

Diarrhea
Hallucinations
Heart palpitations
Rash

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