I have been feeling horrible (herx?) while on this IV. I guess i kinda feel like the babs is popping up. I had to quit my mepron/zithro because of the IV and other reasons.

Do lyme patients herx from all ABX or just specific ones?

I would think that any ABX would cause some kind of reaction.

Jordan

What is ertapenem injection?
What should my health care professional know before I receive ertapenem?
How should I use this medicine?
What if I miss a dose?
What drug(s) may interact with ertapenem?
What side effects may I notice from receiving ertapenem?
What should I watch for while taking ertapenem?
Where can I keep my medicine?

What is ertapenem injection? (Back to top)
ERTAPENEM (Invanz�) is an antibiotic. Ertapenem kills bacteria that cause infection. This drug treats many kinds of infections, including those of the skin, stomach, respiratory tract, and urinary tract. It also treats certain infections in women (gynecological or pelvic infections). Generic ertapenem injection is not yet available.

What should my health care professional know before I receive ertapenem? (Back to top)
They need to know if you have any of these conditions:
*brain tumor or lesion
*head injury
*kidney disease
*seizures (convulsions)
*stomach disease
*other chronic illness
*an unusual or allergic reaction to ertapenem, carbapenem antibiotics, penicillins, cephalosporin antibiotics, amide local anesthetics such as lidocaine, or other medicines, foods, dyes, or preservatives
*pregnant or trying to get pregnant
*breast-feeding

How should I use this medicine? (Back to top)
Ertapenem is for injection into a muscle or infusion into a vein. Ertapenem is usually given in a hospital or clinic for severe infections. If you are to give yourself ertapenem at home, follow the directions on the prescription label. Finish the full course prescribed by your prescriber or health care professional even if you think your condition is better. Do not stop using except on your prescriber's advice. Make sure you understand how to store, mix and give yourself ertapenem. Ask your prescriber or health care professional if you have any questions.

Contact your pediatrician or health care professional regarding the use of this medicine in children. Special care may be needed.

What if I miss a dose? (Back to top)
If it is almost time for your next dose, use only that dose. Do not use double or extra doses.

What drug(s) may interact with ertapenem? (Back to top)
*probenecid

Tell your prescriber or health care professional about all other medicines you are taking, including non-prescription medicines, nutritional supplements, or herbal products. Also tell your prescriber or health care professional if you are a frequent user of drinks with caffeine or alcohol, if you smoke, or if you use illegal drugs. These may affect the way your medicine works. Check with your health care professional before stopping or starting any of your medicines.

What side effects may I notice from receiving ertapenem? (Back to top)
Side effects that you should report to your prescriber or health care professional as soon as possible:
*chest pain
*difficulty breathing, wheezing
*edema or fluid retention
*fever or chills, sore throat
*pain, swelling and irritation at the injection site
*seizures (convulsions)
*severe, watery or bloody diarrhea
*skin rash, itching
*stomach pain
*unusual weakness or tiredness
*vaginal irritation or itching

Side effects that usually do not require medical attention (report to your prescriber or health care professional if they continue or are bothersome):
*constipation
*difficulty sleeping
*headache
*heartburn
*mild diarrhea of short duration
*nausea, vomiting

I dont know what type this drug was derived from but if its killing spirochetes or another infection its possible to herx.

Just found somrthing else.

INVANZ(Ertapenem for Injection) is a sterile, synthetic, parenteral, 1-b methyl-carbapenem that is structurally related to beta-lactam antibiotics

Your the best. Thanks for finding that article. I feel like the bottom of a kitty litter box. If i had a cat that is.

Thanks,

Jordan

Good infromation Treepatrol gave you...very good.

Thanks for your thoughts on this topic.

I kinda thought that i could be herxing. I cant wait to get this IV out of my arm next week.

Take care,

Jordan