Manufacturer: Alkem Laboratories Ltd
Salt Composition : Ertapenem(1gm)
Alerta Injection is commonly used to treat seriously ill patients admitted to the hospital. This medicine is given by drip or by direct injection into a vein, under the supervision of a doctor or a nurse. The dose will depend on what type of infection you have, where it is in the body, and how serious it is. You should keep on taking the injection for as long as you have been prescribed, even if your symptoms quickly improve. If you stop taking it too early the infection may return or worsen.
Alerta Injection is an antibiotic. It kills bacteria by preventing them from forming the bacterial protective covering (cell wall) which is needed for them to survive.
Steady-state pharmacokinetics of ertapenem were compared in patients after 1-g intravenous and subcutaneous (s.c.) infusions. Bioavailability was 99% ± 18% after s.c. administration, but peaks were reduced by about (43 ± 29 versus 115 ± 28 μg/ml) and times to peak were delayed.
Most side effects do not require any medical attention and disappear as your body adjusts to the medicine. Consult your doctor if they persist or if you’re worried about them
Common side effects of Alerta
Nausea
Headache
Diarrhea
Infusion site inflammation
diarrhea from an infection with Clostridium difficile bacteria.
lesion of the brain.
decreased kidney function.
severe renal impairment.
seizures.
chronic kidney disease stage 4 (severe)
chronic kidney disease stage 5 (failure)
Alerta Injection is generally considered safe to use during pregnancy. Animal studies have shown low or no adverse effects to the developing baby; however, there are limited human studies.
Consuming alcohol with Alerta Injection does not cause any harmful side effects.
Alerta Injection is probably safe to use during breastfeeding. Limited human data suggests that the drug does not represent any significant risk to the baby.
It can be used to treat intra-abdominal (stomach) infections, skin infections such as diabetic foot infections, community-acquired pneumonia (lung infection), and acute (short-term) gynaecological infections such as urinary tract infections, and pelvic infections.
Ertapenem has moderate interactions with the following drugs:
bazedoxifene/conjugated estrogens.
conjugated estrogens.
dichlorphenamide.
dienogest/estradiol valerate.
digoxin.
estradiol.
estrogens conjugated synthetic.
estropipate.
Kindly do not self administer.
Store in a refrigerator (2 - 8°C). Do not freeze.
If you miss a dose of Alerta Injection, please consult your doctor.
Consult a doctor before taking any medicines.
Alerta Injection is an antibiotic that's usually only given in the hospital for serious infections.
It is given by a drip into a vein (intravenous infusion) over 20 to 60 minutes.
Inform your doctor if you are allergic to penicillin or if you are taking any seizure medication before starting treatment with this medication.
Diarrhea may occur as a side effect. Inform your doctor if you develop severe stomach pain or if you find blood in your stools.
Your doctor may monitor your liver and kidney function while you are having treatment with this medication.
Your doctor or nurse will give you this medicine. Kindly do not self administer.
Q. What if I cannot tolerate Alerta Injection?
It is common to have minor side effects such as nausea, vomiting, diarrhea and headache but generally these settle down. If these symptoms trouble you, contact your doctor. Your doctor may prescribe an alternative medicine to help you get rid of these symptoms. Serious side effects occur in very rare cases. But, if you experience any serious complication, seek immediate medical advice.
Q. What is drug resistance? Is it possible to develop resistance to Alerta Injection?
Drug resistance is a condition in which the bacteria gets modified in your body and stops reacting to the medicine. Because of this, the medicine stops working. Resistance to Alerta Injection is not very common at least for the bacteria against which it works.
Q. Does Alerta Injection have any effect on blood sugar levels if taken to treat infections of diabetic foot?
Rare reports suggest that Alerta Injection may decrease the blood sugar levels, but this medicine does not affect the blood sugar levels in everyone. However, it is important to keep monitoring your blood sugar levels regularly. Consult your doctor if you experience any sudden dip in blood sugar levels.
Q. Is Alerta Injection safe to be used in children?
Safety of Alerta Injection in children less than 3 months of age has not yet been assessed. However, the side effects and effectivity of Alerta Injection in children beyond the age of 3 months is almost similar when compared with adults.
Q. I feel better now. Can I stop taking Alerta Injection?
No. Make sure to receive all doses your doctor has prescribed, even if you feel better. This is because your symptoms may have improved but chances are that the infection is still present in your body. Skipping doses can increase the risk of developing an infection that is resistant to medication. So, continue taking Alerta Injection as prescribed. After you have finished all the doses, your doctor may advise you on some tests to make sure your infection has completely cleared up.
