Ertapenem (Juno) TM
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Active ingredients: ertapenem
Brand name
(ARTG)
: ERTAPENEM JUNO ertapenem (as sodium) 1 g powder for injection vialDownload the Consumer Medicine Information Leaflet
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What this medicine is used for
(ARTG)
Treatment,ERTAPENEM JUNO is indicated for the treatment of patients, aged 3 months or more, with moderate to severe infections (except meningitis, see PRECAUTIONS) caused by susceptible strains of microorganisms which are suspected or proven to be resistant to all other antibiotics, or for patients unable to tolerate other antibiotics.,ERTAPENEM JUNO is also indicated for initial empiric therapy for the treatment of complicated intra-abdominal infections and acute pelvic infections including post-partum endomyometritis, septic abortion and post-surgical gynaecological infections.,ERTAPENEM JUNO is also indicated for the treatment of diabetic foot infections, which require parenteral antibiotic therapy and are caused by susceptible bacterial pathogens which are suspected or proven to be resistant to all other registered antibiotics, or for patients unable to tolerate other antibiotics. ,Appropriate specimens for bacteriological examination should be obtained in order to isolate and identify the causative organisms and to determine their susceptibility to ertapenem. Therapy with ERTAPENEM JUNO may be initiated empirically before the results of these tests are known; once these results become available, antimicrobial therapy,should be adjusted accordingly.
How to use this medicine
(ARTG)
This medicine contains one component only.
Component :
- Injection, powder for
- Intramuscular
- A sterile, pyrogen-free with to yellowish powder in 20 mL colorless clear sterile, pyrogen-free vials.
Storage conditions
(ARTG)
- Store below 25 degrees Celsius
- Shelf lifetime is 24 Months.
Do I need a prescription ?
(ARTG)
These medicine packs are available from a pharmacist and requires a prescription. It is
- 1 pack
- 10 pack
Pregnant or planning a pregnancy ?
(AHT)
For the active ingredient ertapenem
You should seek advice from your doctor or pharmacist about taking this medicine. They can help you balance the risks and the benefits of this medicine during pregnancy.
Reporting side effects
You can help ensure medicines are safe by reporting the side effects you experience.
You can report side effects to your doctor, or directly at www.tga.gov.au/reporting-problems
