Ertapenem
Also known as: Invanz · Ertapenem SUN · ERTAPENEM SODIUM
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In short
In the European Union, ertapenem is indicated for the treatment of intra-abdominal infections, community-acquired pneumonia, acute gynaecological infections, and diabetic foot infections of the skin and soft tissue when parenteral therapy is required and susceptible bacteria are the likely cause. In the European Union, it is also indicated in adults for the prevention of surgical site infection following elective colorectal surgery. In the United States, ertapenem is indicated in adult and pediatric patients aged 3 months and older for the treatment of moderate to severe infections, including complicated intra-abdominal infections, community-acquired pneumonia, complicated urinary tract infections including pyelonephritis, acute pelvic infections, and complicated skin and skin structure infections such as diabetic foot infections without osteomyelitis. In the United States, it is also indicated in adults for the prophylaxis of surgical site infection following elective colorectal surgery.
From: Source: European Medicines Agency (EMA), Invanz — EPAR, 21/11/2025. © European Medicines Agency. · Data provided by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration.
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Codes
- RxNorm
- 325642 ertapenem
- EMA
- EMEA/H/C/000389, EMEA/H/C/005815
Official indications
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FDA (USA) ERTAPENEM SODIUM
1 INDICATIONS AND USAGE Ertapenem for injection is a penem antibacterial indicated in adult patients and pediatric patients (3 months of age and older) for the treatment of the following moderate to severe infections caused by susceptible bacteria: Complicated intra-abdominal infections. ( 1.1 ) Complicated skin and skin structure infections, including diabetic foot infections without osteomyelitis. ( 1.2 ) Community-acquired pneumonia. ( 1.3 ) Complicated urinary tract infections including pyelonephritis. ( 1.4 ) Acute pelvic infections including postpartum endomyometritis, septic abortion and post surgical gynecologic infections. ( 1.5 ) Ertapenem for injection is indicated in adults for the prophylaxis of surgical site infection following elective colorectal surgery. ( 1.6 ) To reduce the development of drug-resistant bacteria and maintain the effectiveness of Ertapenem for injection and other antibacterial drugs, Ertapenem for injection should be used only to treat or prevent infections that are proven or strongly suspected to be caused by susceptible bacteria. (1.7) 1.1 Complicated Intra-Abdominal Infections Ertapenem for injection is indicated for the treatment of complicated intra-abdominal infections due to Escherichia coli, Clostridium clostridioforme, Eubacterium lentum, Peptostreptococcus species, Bacteroides fragilis, Bacteroides distasonis, Bacteroides ovatus, Bacteroides thetaiotaomicron, or Bacteroides uniformis . 1.2 Complicated Skin and Skin Structure Infections, Including Diabetic Foot Infections without Osteomyelitis Ertapenem for injection is indicated for the treatment of adult patients and pediatric patients (3 months of age and older) with complicated skin and skin structure infections, including diabetic foot infections without osteomyelitis due to Staphylococcus aureus (methicillin susceptible isolates only), Streptococcus agalactiae, Streptococcus pyogenes, Escherichia coli, Klebsiella pneumoniae, Proteus mirabilis, Bacteroides fragilis, Peptostreptococcus species, Porphyromonas asaccharolytica, or Prevotella bivia . Ertapenem for injection has not been studied in diabetic foot infections with concomitant osteomyelitis [see Clinical Studies ( 14 )]. 1.3 Community Acquired Pneumonia Ertapenem for injection is indicated for the treatment of adult patients and pediatric patients (3 months of age and older) with community acquired pneumonia due to Streptococcus pneumoniae (penicillin susceptible isolates only) including cases with concurrent bacteremia, Haemophilus influenzae (beta-lactamase negative isolates only), or Moraxella catarrhalis. 1.4 Complicated Urinary Tract Infections Including Pyelonephritis Ertapenem for injection is indicated for the treatment of adult patients and pediatric patients (3 months of age and older) with complicated urinary tract infections including pyelonephritis due to Escherichia coli, including cases with concurrent bacteremia, or Klebsiella pneumoniae. 1.5 Acute Pelvic Infections Including Postpartum Endomyometritis, Septic Abortion and Post Surgical Gynecologic Infections Ertapenem for injection is indicated for the treatment of adult patients and pediatric patients (3 months of age and older) with acute pelvic infections including postpartum endomyometritis, septic abortion and post surgical gynecological infections due to Streptococcus agalactiae, Escherichia coli, Bacteroides fragilis, Porphyromonas asaccharolytica, Peptostreptococcus species, or Prevotella bivia. 1.6 Prophylaxis of Surgical Site Infection Following Elective Colorectal Surgery Ertapenem for injection is in adults indicated for the prevention of surgical site infection following elective colorectal surgery. 1.7 Usage To reduce the development of drug-resistant bacteria and maintain the effectiveness of Ertapenem for injection and other antibacterial drugs, Ertapenem for injection should be used only to treat or prevent infections that are proven or strongly suspected to be caused by susceptible bacteria. When culture and susceptibility information are available, they should be considered in selecting or modifying antibacterial therapy. In the absence of such data, local epidemiology and susceptibility patterns may contribute to the empiric selection of therapy.
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Document date: 20251224 · Official document →
EMA (EU) Invanz
Treatment Treatment of the following infections when caused by bacteria known or very likely to be susceptible to ertapenem and when parenteral therapy is required: intra-abdominal infections; community-acquired pneumonia; acute gynaecological infections; diabetic foot infections of the skin and soft tissue. Prevention Invanz is indicated in adults for the prophylaxis of surgical site infection following elective colorectal surgery. Consideration should be given to official guidance on the appropriate use of antibacterial agents.
Source: European Medicines Agency (EMA), Invanz — EPAR, 21/11/2025. © European Medicines Agency.
Document date: 21/11/2025 · Official document →
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What is Ertapenem approved for in the European Union?
Treatment Treatment of the following infections when caused by bacteria known or very likely to be susceptible to ertapenem and when parenteral therapy is required: intra-abdominal infections; community-acquired pneumonia; acute gynaecological infections; diabetic foot infections of the skin and soft tissue. Prevention Invanz is indicated in adults for the prophylaxis of surgical site infection following elective colorectal surgery. Consideration should be given to official guidance on the appropriate use of antibacterial agents. (Source: European Medicines Agency (EMA), Invanz — EPAR, 21/11/2025. © European Medicines Agency.)
Sources and attribution
- Source: European Medicines Agency (EMA) — EPAR. © European Medicines Agency.
- Data provided by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration.
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- Source: European Medicines Agency (EMA), Invanz — EPAR, 21/11/2025. © European Medicines Agency.
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