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What are the side effects of ertapenem injection?

Stacy Wiegman, PharmD
Stacy Wiegman, PharmD
Pharmacy
The following side effects are serious; if you experience any of them, call your doctor and stop taking ertapenem injection: fever, watery or bloody diarrhea, seizures, confusion or swelling of the feet, hands or ankles. There are also less serious side effects, which include: headaches, vaginal itching/discharge and vomiting.

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