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ertapenem
  • Restricted Medications Non-Formulary
Drug Name Form Strength Non-Formulary Restricted TX Sub Notes
INVanz POWDER FOR INJECTION, INJECTABLE 1 g      
Display Carbapenems Class : 08120708
Medication comments:

Per policy, use of these medications is restricted as noted below:  
generic (Brand) Restrictions
ertapenem (INVanz) A patient must qualify for one of the following:
1) ID consult
2) One dose prior to discharge for outpatient IV therapy
3) ESBL Bacteremia for patients not in the ICU.
Otherwise, orders will have therapeutic substitution to meropenem..
Per policy, these drugs are subject to renal dosing adjustments by pharmacy. 
Generic + Route
(Brand)
• Indications		 Usual Adult Dose
Comments		 Renal Dosage Adjustments
ertapenem IV/IM
(INVanz©)		 1 gm q24h CrCl > 30: No adjustment necessary
CrCl ≤ 30: 500 mg q24h
HD: 500 mg q24h
Per policy, orders for these non-formulary agents will be changed to formulary equivalents.
Non-Formulary Agent Formulary Equivalent
ertapenem (INVanz) meropenem (Merrem) dosed according to protocol
 Per policy, these antibiotic medications may be given IV push.  Adult Patients Only!
generic (Brand) Strength Copy/Paste comments for PharmNet
ertapenem (INVanz) 1 gm vial Dilute with 10 ml Normal Saline and give over 5 mins.
 (INFUSION CARE ONLY)
Last updated: Mar. 26, 2025
  • Renal Adjustment Policy ertapenem subject to adjustments by pharmacy.
  • Therapeutic Interchange Policy meropenem (Merrem)
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