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Drug profile · INN

ertapenem sodium

ertapenem sodium (ERTAPENEM SODIUM) is a bacterial penicillin-binding protein inhibitor. Route of administration: intramuscular, intravenous. Current US regulatory status: approved.

FDA: approved
US status approved
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Pipeline programs 1
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Drug details — ertapenem sodium
US status
approved
Class
Route
INTRAMUSCULAR, INTRAVENOUS
Patents
0
Programs
1
Data quality
0.84

Quick answer

ertapenem sodium (ERTAPENEM SODIUM) is a bacterial penicillin-binding protein inhibitor. Route of administration: intramuscular, intravenous. Current US regulatory status: approved.

Key facts

INN ertapenem sodium
Brand ERTAPENEM SODIUM
Mechanism Bacterial penicillin-binding protein inhibitor
Target Bacterial penicillin-binding protein
Route INTRAMUSCULAR, INTRAVENOUS
Formulation INJECTABLE

Mechanism of action

Bacterial penicillin-binding protein inhibitor

Primary target: Bacterial penicillin-binding protein

Approval history

Authority Status Date
FDA approved

Pipeline programs

  1. Ertapenem Phase 3 · Iterum Therapeutics · Intra Abdominal Infections

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  4. cefaclor Bacterial penicillin-binding protein inhibitor
  5. cefadroxil/cefadroxil hemihydrate Bacterial penicillin-binding protein inhibitor
  6. cefazolin sodium Bacterial penicillin-binding protein inhibitor

Frequently asked questions

What is ertapenem sodium?

ertapenem sodium (ERTAPENEM SODIUM) is a bacterial penicillin-binding protein inhibitor. Route of administration: intramuscular, intravenous. Current US regulatory status: approved.

What is the brand name for ertapenem sodium?

ERTAPENEM SODIUM is a marketed brand name for ertapenem sodium. Check FDA Drugs@FDA for the current US label holder and prescribing information.

What is the US approval status of ertapenem sodium?

ertapenem sodium has approved status in the United States according to our Drugs@FDA-derived records. Verify on the official FDA label before clinical or commercial decisions.