Generic Name: Invanz (ertapenem)
Invanz Reviews
For Skin or Soft Tissue Infection "My husband was admitted to hospital for sepsis the blood culture showed Klebsiella pneumoni. Then he was sent home with a pic line and the IV med IVANZ. His strength deteriorated and by the 5 th day he could not stand up and was hallucinating. I found this was a side effect of IVANZ and the drug was stopped but he hallucinated severely for a week and could not walk. His Doctor said he has had several patients that responded this way to this drug. This was a horrible experience closer monitoring of the side effects of this drug is needed!!!"
For Skin or Soft Tissue Infection "This drug Invanz saved me. Admitted with a fever of 103F, abdominal pain, unable to urinate. Started IV treatment with another drug. Culture came back positive for klebsiella (ESBL) and was put on Ivanz. I began three courses in hospital and finished at home. I had a fourth course pre-op and post-op."
For Urinary Tract Infection "My dad was placed on this medication and did NOT do well. The side effects changed his mental status and affected his gross motor ability to the point that he was unable eat and drink by self"
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