Monograph

J01DH03 - Ertapenem

Propably not porphyrinogenic

Rationale

Metabolised by dehydropeptidase-I-mediated hydrolysis of the beta-lactam ring. No indications for CYP interaction.

Chemical description

Carbapenem antibiotic administered intravenously as infusion 1 g/d. Metabolized by hydrolysis of the betalactam ring. Does not affect the metabolism of CYP-metabolized substances.

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