Lyortam 1gm Injection
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Manufactured By United Biotech Pvt Ltd
Composition Ertapenem (1gm)
Package Size ( 1ml Injection in a vial )
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Interaction with alcohol is unknown. Please consult your doctor.
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A: Ertapenem is an antibiotic of the beta-lactam group, similar in structure to penicillins. However, they are used for the treatment of different infections. Ertapenem is not a sulfa drug
Q: what is Lyortam used for?
A: Lyortam is used to treat infections in various parts of the body caused by bacteria that are susceptible it. These include gynecologic and abdominal infections, pneumonia, skin and underlying tissue infections due to diabetes (e.g. diabetic foot). It is also used to prevent infection after certain types of surgeries
Q: What is Lyortam sodium?
A: Lyortam sodium is sodium salt of the Lyortam antibiotic
Q: Is Lyortam nephrotoxic?
A: Yes. It increases serum creatinine and serum urea
Q: What is Lyortam IV?
A: Lyortam IV is intravenous preparation of Lyortam i.e. solution of Lyortam that is used for direct injection into a blood vessel (vein) over few minutes or hours
Q: Does Lyortam cover enterococcus or enterococcus faecalis or pseudomonas?
A: No, Lyortam is not effective against enterococcus or enterococcus faecalis and pseudomonas at all
Q: Does Lyortam cover VRE or ESBL or MSSA?
A: Lyortam covers ESBL (extended spectrum beta lactamase) producing bacteria as well as MSSA (methicillin sensitive staphylococcus aureus). It does not cover and is ineffective to treat VRE (vancomycin resistant enterococci)
Q: Is Lyortam compatible with d5w?
A: Lyortam is not compatible with dextrose 5% injection solution
Q: Is Lyortam a vesicant?
A: Lyortam is not a vesicant. However, leakage of the Lyortam solution during injection can cause pain and swelling of the surrounding skin and underlying tissue, as well as skin ulceration.
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