Ertapenem (Systemic)

Brand Names : Invanz

Side Effects of This Medicine

Along with its needed effects, a medicine may cause some unwanted effects. Although not all of these side effects may occur, if they do occur they may need medical attention.

Check with your doctor immediately if any of the following side effects occur:

More common

Bleeding; blistering; burning; coldness; discoloration of skin; feeling of pressure; hives ; infection; inflammation; itching skin; lumps; numbness ; pain ; skin rash; redness of skin; scarring; soreness; stinging; swelling; tenderness; tingling; ulceration; unusually warm skin

Less common

Bluish color changes in skin color; pain, tenderness, swelling of foot or leg; fast pounding or irregular heartbeat or pulse

Rare

Abdominal or stomach cramps; abdominal tenderness; bloating; convulsions; diarrhea, watery and severe, which may also be bloody; fainting or loss of consciousness; fast or irregular breathing; fever; increased thirst; loss of bladder control; muscle spasm or jerking of all extremities; nausea; sudden loss of consciousness; swelling of eyes or eyelids; tightness in chest; trouble in breathing; unusual tiredness or weakness; unusual weight loss; vomiting; wheezing

Other side effects may occur that usually do not need medical attention. These side effects may go away during treatment as your body adjusts to the medicine. Also, your health care professional may be able to tell you about ways to prevent or reduce some of these side effects. Check with your health care professional if any of the following side effects continue or are bothersome or if you have any questions about them:

More common

Agitation; chest pain; confusion about identity, place, and time; drowsiness; headache; mental depression

Less common

Acid or sour stomach; belching; blurred vision; body aches or pain; congestion; cough; difficult or labored breathing; difficulty having a bowel movement (stool); dizziness; dryness or soreness of throat; fear; faintness or lightheadedness when getting up from a lying or sitting position; flushing; heartburn; hoarseness; indigestion; itching of the vagina or genital area; itching skin; lack or loss of strength; leg pain; nervousness; pain during sexual intercourse; pounding in the ears; runny nose; shortness of breath; sleeplessness; slow heartbeat; sore mouth or tongue; stomach discomfort, upset, or pain; sudden sweating; tender, swollen glands in neck; thick, white vaginal discharge with no odor or with a mild odor; tightness in chest; trouble sleeping; trouble in swallowing; unable to sleep; voice changes; white patches in mouth and/or on tongue

Other side effects not listed above may also occur in some patients. If you notice any other effects, check with your doctor.