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Last uploaded: March 22, 2026
Id http://purl.bioontology.org/ontology/MESH/D000077727
http://purl.bioontology.org/ontology/MESH/D000077727
Preferred Name

Ertapenem

Definitions
A carbapenem derivative antibacterial agent that is more stable to renal dehydropeptidase I than IMIPENEM, but does not need to be given with an enzyme inhibitor such as CILASTATIN. It is used in the treatment of Gram-positive and Gram-negative bacterial infections including intra-abdominal infections, acute gynecological infections, complicated urinary tract infections, skin infections, and respiratory tract infections. It is also used to prevent infection in colorectal surgery.
Synonyms
Invanoz
Invanz
(4R,5R,6S)-3-((3S,5S)-5-((3-Carboxyphenyl)carbamoyl)pyrrolidin-3-yl)sulfanyl-6-(1-hydroxyethyl)-4-methyl-7-oxo-1-azabicyclo(3.2.0)hept-2-ene-2-carboxylic acid
Ertapenem Sodium
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