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Ertapenem interactions

Ertapenem (Invanz), an antibiotic has 75 documented interactions across the FDA labels and fact sheets we index: 48 major, 27 moderate, 0 minor, and 0 where a label reports no significant interaction. Each entry below quotes the sentence behind it. This drug page is a starting point, not a verdict for your situation.

Interactions from the label

Major interactions (48)

  • Amoxicillinpenicillin antibioticMajor

    INVANZ is contraindicated in patients with known hypersensitivity to any component of this product or to other drugs in the same class or in patients who have demonstrated anaphylactic reactions to beta-lactams. (Ertapenem label, Contraindications)

  • Amoxicillin and clavulanatepenicillin antibioticMajor

    INVANZ is contraindicated in patients with known hypersensitivity to any component of this product or to other drugs in the same class or in patients who have demonstrated anaphylactic reactions to beta-lactams. (Ertapenem label, Contraindications)

  • Ampicillinpenicillin antibioticMajor

    INVANZ is contraindicated in patients with known hypersensitivity to any component of this product or to other drugs in the same class or in patients who have demonstrated anaphylactic reactions to beta-lactams. (Ertapenem label, Contraindications)

  • Ampicillin and sulbactampenicillin antibioticMajor

    INVANZ is contraindicated in patients with known hypersensitivity to any component of this product or to other drugs in the same class or in patients who have demonstrated anaphylactic reactions to beta-lactams. (Ertapenem label, Contraindications)

  • Articaine and epinephrinelocal anestheticMajor

    Due to the use of lidocaine HCl as a diluent, INVANZ administered intramuscularly is contraindicated in patients with a known hypersensitivity to local anesthetics of the amide type. (Ertapenem label, Contraindications)

  • Bupivacainelocal anestheticMajor

    Due to the use of lidocaine HCl as a diluent, INVANZ administered intramuscularly is contraindicated in patients with a known hypersensitivity to local anesthetics of the amide type. (Ertapenem label, Contraindications)

  • Bupivacaine and epinephrinelocal anestheticMajor

    Due to the use of lidocaine HCl as a diluent, INVANZ administered intramuscularly is contraindicated in patients with a known hypersensitivity to local anesthetics of the amide type. (Ertapenem label, Contraindications)

  • CefaclorcephalosporinMajor

    INVANZ is contraindicated in patients with known hypersensitivity to any component of this product or to other drugs in the same class or in patients who have demonstrated anaphylactic reactions to beta-lactams. (Ertapenem label, Contraindications)

  • CefadroxilcephalosporinMajor

    INVANZ is contraindicated in patients with known hypersensitivity to any component of this product or to other drugs in the same class or in patients who have demonstrated anaphylactic reactions to beta-lactams. (Ertapenem label, Contraindications)

  • CefazolincephalosporinMajor

    INVANZ is contraindicated in patients with known hypersensitivity to any component of this product or to other drugs in the same class or in patients who have demonstrated anaphylactic reactions to beta-lactams. (Ertapenem label, Contraindications)

  • CefdinircephalosporinMajor

    INVANZ is contraindicated in patients with known hypersensitivity to any component of this product or to other drugs in the same class or in patients who have demonstrated anaphylactic reactions to beta-lactams. (Ertapenem label, Contraindications)

  • CefepimecephalosporinMajor

    INVANZ is contraindicated in patients with known hypersensitivity to any component of this product or to other drugs in the same class or in patients who have demonstrated anaphylactic reactions to beta-lactams. (Ertapenem label, Contraindications)

  • CefiximecephalosporinMajor

    INVANZ is contraindicated in patients with known hypersensitivity to any component of this product or to other drugs in the same class or in patients who have demonstrated anaphylactic reactions to beta-lactams. (Ertapenem label, Contraindications)

  • CefotaximecephalosporinMajor

    INVANZ is contraindicated in patients with known hypersensitivity to any component of this product or to other drugs in the same class or in patients who have demonstrated anaphylactic reactions to beta-lactams. (Ertapenem label, Contraindications)

  • CefotetancephalosporinMajor

    INVANZ is contraindicated in patients with known hypersensitivity to any component of this product or to other drugs in the same class or in patients who have demonstrated anaphylactic reactions to beta-lactams. (Ertapenem label, Contraindications)

  • CefoxitincephalosporinMajor

    INVANZ is contraindicated in patients with known hypersensitivity to any component of this product or to other drugs in the same class or in patients who have demonstrated anaphylactic reactions to beta-lactams. (Ertapenem label, Contraindications)

  • CefpodoximecephalosporinMajor

    INVANZ is contraindicated in patients with known hypersensitivity to any component of this product or to other drugs in the same class or in patients who have demonstrated anaphylactic reactions to beta-lactams. (Ertapenem label, Contraindications)

  • CefprozilcephalosporinMajor

    INVANZ is contraindicated in patients with known hypersensitivity to any component of this product or to other drugs in the same class or in patients who have demonstrated anaphylactic reactions to beta-lactams. (Ertapenem label, Contraindications)

  • CeftarolinecephalosporinMajor

    INVANZ is contraindicated in patients with known hypersensitivity to any component of this product or to other drugs in the same class or in patients who have demonstrated anaphylactic reactions to beta-lactams. (Ertapenem label, Contraindications)

  • CeftazidimecephalosporinMajor

    INVANZ is contraindicated in patients with known hypersensitivity to any component of this product or to other drugs in the same class or in patients who have demonstrated anaphylactic reactions to beta-lactams. (Ertapenem label, Contraindications)

  • CeftriaxonecephalosporinMajor

    INVANZ is contraindicated in patients with known hypersensitivity to any component of this product or to other drugs in the same class or in patients who have demonstrated anaphylactic reactions to beta-lactams. (Ertapenem label, Contraindications)

  • CefuroximecephalosporinMajor

    INVANZ is contraindicated in patients with known hypersensitivity to any component of this product or to other drugs in the same class or in patients who have demonstrated anaphylactic reactions to beta-lactams. (Ertapenem label, Contraindications)

  • CephalexincephalosporinMajor

    INVANZ is contraindicated in patients with known hypersensitivity to any component of this product or to other drugs in the same class or in patients who have demonstrated anaphylactic reactions to beta-lactams. (Ertapenem label, Contraindications)

  • Chloroprocainelocal anestheticMajor

    Due to the use of lidocaine HCl as a diluent, INVANZ administered intramuscularly is contraindicated in patients with a known hypersensitivity to local anesthetics of the amide type. (Ertapenem label, Contraindications)

  • Cocainelocal anestheticMajor

    Due to the use of lidocaine HCl as a diluent, INVANZ administered intramuscularly is contraindicated in patients with a known hypersensitivity to local anesthetics of the amide type. (Ertapenem label, Contraindications)

  • Desfluranegeneral anestheticMajor

    Due to the use of lidocaine HCl as a diluent, INVANZ administered intramuscularly is contraindicated in patients with a known hypersensitivity to local anesthetics of the amide type. (Ertapenem label, Contraindications)

  • Dicloxacillinpenicillin antibioticMajor

    INVANZ is contraindicated in patients with known hypersensitivity to any component of this product or to other drugs in the same class or in patients who have demonstrated anaphylactic reactions to beta-lactams. (Ertapenem label, Contraindications)

  • Divalproex (valproate)anticonvulsantMajor

    The concomitant use of ertapenem and valproic acid/divalproex sodium is generally not recommended. (Ertapenem label, Warnings and precautions)

  • Etomidategeneral anestheticMajor

    Due to the use of lidocaine HCl as a diluent, INVANZ administered intramuscularly is contraindicated in patients with a known hypersensitivity to local anesthetics of the amide type. (Ertapenem label, Contraindications)

  • Isofluranegeneral anestheticMajor

    Due to the use of lidocaine HCl as a diluent, INVANZ administered intramuscularly is contraindicated in patients with a known hypersensitivity to local anesthetics of the amide type. (Ertapenem label, Contraindications)

  • KetamineCNS depressantMajor

    Due to the use of lidocaine HCl as a diluent, INVANZ administered intramuscularly is contraindicated in patients with a known hypersensitivity to local anesthetics of the amide type. (Ertapenem label, Contraindications)

  • Lidocainelocal anestheticMajor

    Due to the use of lidocaine HCl as a diluent, INVANZ administered intramuscularly is contraindicated in patients with a known hypersensitivity to local anesthetics of the amide type. (Ertapenem label, Contraindications)

  • Lidocaine and epinephrinelocal anestheticMajor

    Due to the use of lidocaine HCl as a diluent, INVANZ administered intramuscularly is contraindicated in patients with a known hypersensitivity to local anesthetics of the amide type. (Ertapenem label, Contraindications)

  • Lidocaine and prilocainelocal anestheticMajor

    Due to the use of lidocaine HCl as a diluent, INVANZ administered intramuscularly is contraindicated in patients with a known hypersensitivity to local anesthetics of the amide type. (Ertapenem label, Contraindications)

  • Mepivacainelocal anestheticMajor

    Due to the use of lidocaine HCl as a diluent, INVANZ administered intramuscularly is contraindicated in patients with a known hypersensitivity to local anesthetics of the amide type. (Ertapenem label, Contraindications)

  • MethohexitalbarbiturateMajor

    Due to the use of lidocaine HCl as a diluent, INVANZ administered intramuscularly is contraindicated in patients with a known hypersensitivity to local anesthetics of the amide type. (Ertapenem label, Contraindications)

  • Nafcillinpenicillin antibioticMajor

    INVANZ is contraindicated in patients with known hypersensitivity to any component of this product or to other drugs in the same class or in patients who have demonstrated anaphylactic reactions to beta-lactams. (Ertapenem label, Contraindications)

  • Oxacillinpenicillin antibioticMajor

    INVANZ is contraindicated in patients with known hypersensitivity to any component of this product or to other drugs in the same class or in patients who have demonstrated anaphylactic reactions to beta-lactams. (Ertapenem label, Contraindications)

  • Penicillin Gpenicillin antibioticMajor

    INVANZ is contraindicated in patients with known hypersensitivity to any component of this product or to other drugs in the same class or in patients who have demonstrated anaphylactic reactions to beta-lactams. (Ertapenem label, Contraindications)

  • Penicillin Vpenicillin antibioticMajor

    INVANZ is contraindicated in patients with known hypersensitivity to any component of this product or to other drugs in the same class or in patients who have demonstrated anaphylactic reactions to beta-lactams. (Ertapenem label, Contraindications)

  • Piperacillin and tazobactampenicillin antibioticMajor

    INVANZ is contraindicated in patients with known hypersensitivity to any component of this product or to other drugs in the same class or in patients who have demonstrated anaphylactic reactions to beta-lactams. (Ertapenem label, Contraindications)

  • Prilocaine and epinephrinelocal anestheticMajor

    Due to the use of lidocaine HCl as a diluent, INVANZ administered intramuscularly is contraindicated in patients with a known hypersensitivity to local anesthetics of the amide type. (Ertapenem label, Contraindications)

  • ProbenecidMajor

    Co-administration with probenecid inhibits the renal excretion of ertapenem and is therefore not recommended. (Ertapenem label, Drug interactions)

  • Probenecid and colchicineMajor

    Co-administration with probenecid inhibits the renal excretion of ertapenem and is therefore not recommended. (Ertapenem label, Drug interactions)

  • PropofolCNS depressantMajor

    Due to the use of lidocaine HCl as a diluent, INVANZ administered intramuscularly is contraindicated in patients with a known hypersensitivity to local anesthetics of the amide type. (Ertapenem label, Contraindications)

  • Ropivacainelocal anestheticMajor

    Due to the use of lidocaine HCl as a diluent, INVANZ administered intramuscularly is contraindicated in patients with a known hypersensitivity to local anesthetics of the amide type. (Ertapenem label, Contraindications)

  • Sevofluranegeneral anestheticMajor

    Due to the use of lidocaine HCl as a diluent, INVANZ administered intramuscularly is contraindicated in patients with a known hypersensitivity to local anesthetics of the amide type. (Ertapenem label, Contraindications)

  • Valproic acidanticonvulsantMajor

    The concomitant use of ertapenem and valproic acid/divalproex sodium is generally not recommended. (Ertapenem label, Warnings and precautions)

Moderate interactions (27)

  • BrivaracetamanticonvulsantModerate

    If focal tremors, myoclonus, or seizures occur, patients should be evaluated neurologically, placed on anticonvulsant therapy if not already instituted, and the dosage of INVANZ re-examined to determine whether it should be decreased or discontinued. (Ertapenem label, Warnings and precautions)

  • Cannabidiol (prescription)anticonvulsantModerate

    If focal tremors, myoclonus, or seizures occur, patients should be evaluated neurologically, placed on anticonvulsant therapy if not already instituted, and the dosage of INVANZ re-examined to determine whether it should be decreased or discontinued. (Ertapenem label, Warnings and precautions)

  • CarbamazepineanticonvulsantModerate

    If focal tremors, myoclonus, or seizures occur, patients should be evaluated neurologically, placed on anticonvulsant therapy if not already instituted, and the dosage of INVANZ re-examined to determine whether it should be decreased or discontinued. (Ertapenem label, Warnings and precautions)

  • CenobamateanticonvulsantModerate

    If focal tremors, myoclonus, or seizures occur, patients should be evaluated neurologically, placed on anticonvulsant therapy if not already instituted, and the dosage of INVANZ re-examined to determine whether it should be decreased or discontinued. (Ertapenem label, Warnings and precautions)

  • ClobazambenzodiazepineModerate

    If focal tremors, myoclonus, or seizures occur, patients should be evaluated neurologically, placed on anticonvulsant therapy if not already instituted, and the dosage of INVANZ re-examined to determine whether it should be decreased or discontinued. (Ertapenem label, Warnings and precautions)

  • ClonazepambenzodiazepineModerate

    If focal tremors, myoclonus, or seizures occur, patients should be evaluated neurologically, placed on anticonvulsant therapy if not already instituted, and the dosage of INVANZ re-examined to determine whether it should be decreased or discontinued. (Ertapenem label, Warnings and precautions)

  • EslicarbazepineanticonvulsantModerate

    If focal tremors, myoclonus, or seizures occur, patients should be evaluated neurologically, placed on anticonvulsant therapy if not already instituted, and the dosage of INVANZ re-examined to determine whether it should be decreased or discontinued. (Ertapenem label, Warnings and precautions)

  • EthosuximideanticonvulsantModerate

    If focal tremors, myoclonus, or seizures occur, patients should be evaluated neurologically, placed on anticonvulsant therapy if not already instituted, and the dosage of INVANZ re-examined to determine whether it should be decreased or discontinued. (Ertapenem label, Warnings and precautions)

  • FelbamateanticonvulsantModerate

    If focal tremors, myoclonus, or seizures occur, patients should be evaluated neurologically, placed on anticonvulsant therapy if not already instituted, and the dosage of INVANZ re-examined to determine whether it should be decreased or discontinued. (Ertapenem label, Warnings and precautions)

  • FosphenytoinanticonvulsantModerate

    If focal tremors, myoclonus, or seizures occur, patients should be evaluated neurologically, placed on anticonvulsant therapy if not already instituted, and the dosage of INVANZ re-examined to determine whether it should be decreased or discontinued. (Ertapenem label, Warnings and precautions)

  • GabapentinanticonvulsantModerate

    If focal tremors, myoclonus, or seizures occur, patients should be evaluated neurologically, placed on anticonvulsant therapy if not already instituted, and the dosage of INVANZ re-examined to determine whether it should be decreased or discontinued. (Ertapenem label, Warnings and precautions)

  • LacosamideanticonvulsantModerate

    If focal tremors, myoclonus, or seizures occur, patients should be evaluated neurologically, placed on anticonvulsant therapy if not already instituted, and the dosage of INVANZ re-examined to determine whether it should be decreased or discontinued. (Ertapenem label, Warnings and precautions)

  • LamotrigineanticonvulsantModerate

    If focal tremors, myoclonus, or seizures occur, patients should be evaluated neurologically, placed on anticonvulsant therapy if not already instituted, and the dosage of INVANZ re-examined to determine whether it should be decreased or discontinued. (Ertapenem label, Warnings and precautions)

  • LevetiracetamanticonvulsantModerate

    If focal tremors, myoclonus, or seizures occur, patients should be evaluated neurologically, placed on anticonvulsant therapy if not already instituted, and the dosage of INVANZ re-examined to determine whether it should be decreased or discontinued. (Ertapenem label, Warnings and precautions)

  • MethsuximideanticonvulsantModerate

    If focal tremors, myoclonus, or seizures occur, patients should be evaluated neurologically, placed on anticonvulsant therapy if not already instituted, and the dosage of INVANZ re-examined to determine whether it should be decreased or discontinued. (Ertapenem label, Warnings and precautions)

  • OxcarbazepineanticonvulsantModerate

    If focal tremors, myoclonus, or seizures occur, patients should be evaluated neurologically, placed on anticonvulsant therapy if not already instituted, and the dosage of INVANZ re-examined to determine whether it should be decreased or discontinued. (Ertapenem label, Warnings and precautions)

  • PerampanelanticonvulsantModerate

    If focal tremors, myoclonus, or seizures occur, patients should be evaluated neurologically, placed on anticonvulsant therapy if not already instituted, and the dosage of INVANZ re-examined to determine whether it should be decreased or discontinued. (Ertapenem label, Warnings and precautions)

  • PhenobarbitalbarbiturateModerate

    If focal tremors, myoclonus, or seizures occur, patients should be evaluated neurologically, placed on anticonvulsant therapy if not already instituted, and the dosage of INVANZ re-examined to determine whether it should be decreased or discontinued. (Ertapenem label, Warnings and precautions)

  • Phentermine and topiramateCNS stimulantModerate

    If focal tremors, myoclonus, or seizures occur, patients should be evaluated neurologically, placed on anticonvulsant therapy if not already instituted, and the dosage of INVANZ re-examined to determine whether it should be decreased or discontinued. (Ertapenem label, Warnings and precautions)

  • PhenytoinanticonvulsantModerate

    If focal tremors, myoclonus, or seizures occur, patients should be evaluated neurologically, placed on anticonvulsant therapy if not already instituted, and the dosage of INVANZ re-examined to determine whether it should be decreased or discontinued. (Ertapenem label, Warnings and precautions)

  • PregabalinanticonvulsantModerate

    If focal tremors, myoclonus, or seizures occur, patients should be evaluated neurologically, placed on anticonvulsant therapy if not already instituted, and the dosage of INVANZ re-examined to determine whether it should be decreased or discontinued. (Ertapenem label, Warnings and precautions)

  • PrimidoneanticonvulsantModerate

    If focal tremors, myoclonus, or seizures occur, patients should be evaluated neurologically, placed on anticonvulsant therapy if not already instituted, and the dosage of INVANZ re-examined to determine whether it should be decreased or discontinued. (Ertapenem label, Warnings and precautions)

  • RufinamideanticonvulsantModerate

    If focal tremors, myoclonus, or seizures occur, patients should be evaluated neurologically, placed on anticonvulsant therapy if not already instituted, and the dosage of INVANZ re-examined to determine whether it should be decreased or discontinued. (Ertapenem label, Warnings and precautions)

  • TiagabineanticonvulsantModerate

    If focal tremors, myoclonus, or seizures occur, patients should be evaluated neurologically, placed on anticonvulsant therapy if not already instituted, and the dosage of INVANZ re-examined to determine whether it should be decreased or discontinued. (Ertapenem label, Warnings and precautions)

  • TopiramateanticonvulsantModerate

    If focal tremors, myoclonus, or seizures occur, patients should be evaluated neurologically, placed on anticonvulsant therapy if not already instituted, and the dosage of INVANZ re-examined to determine whether it should be decreased or discontinued. (Ertapenem label, Warnings and precautions)

  • VigabatrinanticonvulsantModerate

    If focal tremors, myoclonus, or seizures occur, patients should be evaluated neurologically, placed on anticonvulsant therapy if not already instituted, and the dosage of INVANZ re-examined to determine whether it should be decreased or discontinued. (Ertapenem label, Warnings and precautions)

  • ZonisamideanticonvulsantModerate

    If focal tremors, myoclonus, or seizures occur, patients should be evaluated neurologically, placed on anticonvulsant therapy if not already instituted, and the dosage of INVANZ re-examined to determine whether it should be decreased or discontinued. (Ertapenem label, Warnings and precautions)

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