Ertapenem Coupons & Prices

Ertapenem FAQs

How much does Ertapenem cost without insurance?

Patients without insurance can expect to pay $141.56 for Ertapenem. With a SingleCare Ertapenem coupon, you will pay only $31.71 for the same infusion if the hospital or clinic where you receive it accepts SingleCare.

How much does Ertapenem cost with insurance?

Your copay for Ertapenem with insurance will vary depending on your plan and the price charged for Ertapenem by the hospital or clinic for the infusion. However, Ertapenem may be covered by your health insurance as a medical benefit rather than a prescription drug benefit. Ask the clinic or hospital where you receive your Ertapenem infusion if they will accept a SingleCare Ertapenem coupon; you could pay only $31.71.

Does Medicare cover Ertapenem and how much does it cost?

Ertapenem is sometimes covered under Medicare prescription drug plans, but may also be covered under Medicare Part B as a medical benefit. Talk to your Medicare prescription drug insurance agent or representative to help you sort out your coverage for Ertapenem. Ask the clinic or hospital where you receive your Ertapenem infusion if they will accept a SingleCare Ertapenem coupon; you could pay only $31.71.

What is the brand name of Ertapenem?

Ertapenem is a generic prescription intravenous injection. It is the active ingredient in Invanz, the brand-name alternative manufactured by Merck.

What is Ertapenem?

Ertapenem is a prescription antibiotic IV injection that treats bacterial infections. It is approved to treat bacterial pneumonia, abdominal infections, skin infections, urinary tract infections, pelvic infections, and to prevent bacterial infections after surgery. Ertapenem is similar to penicillin in its mechanism of action. It kills bacteria by sticking to proteins on the bacteria which are vital to the bacteria's ability to form a cell wall. The bacterial cell wall degenerates and develops gaps and holes through which the contents of the bacteria spill out, killing the cell.

Ertapenem is given once as an intravenous infusion. The antibiotic will last from 7 to 14 days. The typical infusion takes about 30 minutes.

What are the side effects of Ertapenem?

The most common side effects of Ertapenem are temporary site reactions to the infusion. These include pain, irritation, redness, soreness, and a lump at the injection site. Other common side effects of Ertapenem are nausea, vomiting, diarrhea, constipation, headache, upset stomach, vaginal discharge, and vaginal itching. Ertapenem may cause changes in mood or behavior. A rare but serious side effect of Ertapenem is seizures.

Ertapenem allergies are rare, but could be severe. This includes anaphylaxis, an allergic reaction to Ertapenem in which blood pressure drops rapidly. You will be monitored by a healthcare professional during the 30-minute infusion, but immediately consult a physician if you show signs of a Ertapenem allergic reaction, such as itching, rash, or trouble breathing.