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Drug profile · INN

ertapenem

ertapenem (INVANZ) is a bacterial penicillin-binding protein inhibitor.

EMA: approved Antiinfectives for systemic use (J01) J01DH03
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Drug details — ertapenem
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Antiinfectives for systemic use (J01)
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Patents
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Quick answer

ertapenem (INVANZ) is a bacterial penicillin-binding protein inhibitor.

Key facts

INN ertapenem
Brand INVANZ
Mechanism Bacterial penicillin-binding protein inhibitor
Target Bacterial penicillin-binding protein
Therapeutic class Antiinfectives for systemic use (J01)
ATC code J01DH03

Mechanism of action

Bacterial penicillin-binding protein inhibitor

Primary target: Bacterial penicillin-binding protein

Approval history

Authority Status Date
EMA approved

Pipeline programs

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

Related & competitor drugs

  1. amoxicillin Bacterial penicillin-binding protein inhibitor
  2. ampicillin sodium Bacterial penicillin-binding protein inhibitor
  3. ampicillin/ampicillin trihydrate Bacterial penicillin-binding protein inhibitor
  4. atazanavir sulfate Antiinfectives for systemic use (J05)
  5. cefaclor Bacterial penicillin-binding protein inhibitor
  6. cefadroxil/cefadroxil hemihydrate Bacterial penicillin-binding protein inhibitor

Frequently asked questions

What is ertapenem?

ertapenem (INVANZ) is a bacterial penicillin-binding protein inhibitor.

What is the brand name for ertapenem?

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