Invanz and Agitation - a phase IV clinical study of FDA data

Summary:

Agitation is reported as a side effect among people who take Invanz (ertapenem sodium), especially for people who are male, 60+ old, have been taking the drug for < 1 month also take Vancomycin, and have Osteomyelitis.

The phase IV clinical study analyzes which people have Agitation when taking Invanz. It is created by eHealthMe based on reports of 3,924 people who have side effects when taking Invanz from the FDA, and is updated regularly.

What is Invanz?

Invanz has active ingredients of ertapenem sodium. It is often used in urinary tract infection. eHealthMe is studying from 3,961 Invanz users. Check the latest studies of Invanz.

What is Agitation?

Agitation (state of anxiety or nervous excitement) is found to be associated with 2,279 drugs and 3,314 conditions by eHealthMe. Check the latest studies of Agitation.

On Jul, 15, 2026

3,924 people reported to have side effects when taking Invanz.
Among them, 78 people (1.99%) have Agitation.

Among these 78 people:

How long have people been on Invanz when they have Agitation? *

What is the gender of people who have Agitation when taking Invanz? *

female: 29.73 %
male: 70.27 %

What is the age of people who have Agitation when taking Invanz? *

What are other drugs people take besides Invanz? *

What are other side effects people have besides Agitation? *

Confusional State: 45 people, 57.69%
Hallucinations (sensations that appear real but are created by your mind): 34 people, 43.59%
Confusion: 23 people, 29.49%
Delirium (wild excitement): 16 people, 20.51%
Hallucination, Visual (seeing things that aren't there): 12 people, 15.38%
Fall: 12 people, 15.38%
Weakness: 11 people, 14.10%
Insomnia (sleeplessness): 10 people, 12.82%
Psychotic Disorder: 9 people, 11.54%
Tremor (trembling or shaking movements in one or more parts of your body): 8 people, 10.26%

What are the existing conditions these people have? *

Osteomyelitis (infection of bone): 7 people, 8.97%
Abdominal Abscess (collection of pus in abdomen): 4 people, 5.13%
Kidney Infection: 4 people, 5.13%
Epilepsy (common and diverse set of chronic neurological disorders characterized by seizures): 4 people, 5.13%
Fungal Infection: 4 people, 5.13%
Pain: 3 people, 3.85%
Escherichia Infection (bacterial infection by escherichia coli): 3 people, 3.85%
Insomnia (sleeplessness): 3 people, 3.85%
Escherichia Urinary Tract Infection (urinary tract infection by escherichia coli): 2 people, 2.56%
Pseudomonas Infection (pseudomonas infection is caused by a bacterium, pseudomonas aeruginosa): 2 people, 2.56%

* Approximation only. Some reports may have incomplete information.

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Related publications that referenced our studies

Teimoory M, Arefi M, Behnoush B, Bastani B, "Promethazine and Treatment Refractory Agitation in Clonidine Toxicity", International Journal of Medical Toxicology and Forensic Medicine, 2013 Mar .
Teimoory M, Arefi M, Behnoush B, Bastani B, "Promethazine and Treatment Refractory Agitation in Clonidine Toxicity", International Journal of Medical Toxicology and Forensic Medicine, 2013 Mar .

How the study uses the data?

The study uses data from the FDA. It is based on ertapenem sodium (the active ingredients of Invanz) and Invanz (the brand name). Other drugs that have the same active ingredients (e.g. generic drugs) are not considered. Dosage of drugs is not considered in the study.

How to use the study?

DO NOT STOP MEDICATIONS without first consulting your doctor. If there are any serious or long term adverse effects discovered in the study, discuss the study with your doctor to ensure that proper medication management will be in place if applicable.

Who is eHealthMe?

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