Wednesday, September 21, 2016

Invanz


Invanz is a brand name of ertapenem, approved by the FDA in the following formulation(s):


INVANZ (ertapenem sodium - injectable; intramuscular, iv (infusion))



  • Manufacturer: MERCK

    Approval date: November 21, 2001

    Strength(s): EQ 1GM BASE/VIAL [RLD]

Has a generic version of Invanz been approved?


No. There is currently no therapeutically equivalent version of Invanz available.


Note: Fraudulent online pharmacies may attempt to sell an illegal generic version of Invanz. These medications may be counterfeit and potentially unsafe. If you purchase medications online, be sure you are buying from a reputable and valid online pharmacy. Ask your health care provider for advice if you are unsure about the online purchase of any medication.

See also: About generic drugs.




Related Patents


Patents are granted by the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office at any time during a drug's development and may include a wide range of claims.




  • Antibiotic compounds
    Patent 5,478,820
    Issued: December 26, 1995
    Inventor(s): Betts; Michael J. & Davies; Gareth M. & Swain; Michael L.
    Assignee(s): Zeneca Ltd.
    The present invention relates to carbapenems and provides a compound of the formula (I): ##STR1## or a pharmaceutically acceptable salt or in vivo hydrolysable ester thereof wherein: R.sup.1 is 1-hydroxyethyl, 1-fluoroethyl or hydroxymethyl; R.sup.2 is hydrogen or C.sub.1-4 alkyl; R.sup.3 is hydrogen or C.sub.1-4 alkyl; R.sup.4 and R.sup.5 are the same or different and are selected from hydrogen, halo, cyano, C.sub.1-4 alkyl, nitro, hydroxy, carboxy, C.sub.1-4 alkoxy, C.sub.1-4 alkoxycarbonyl, aminosulphonyl, C.sub.1-4 alkylaminosulphonyl, di-C.sub.1-4 alkylaminosulphonyl, carbamoyl, C.sub.1-4 alkylcarbamoyl, di-C.sub.1-4 alkylcarbamoyl, trifluoromethyl, sulphonic acid, amino, C.sub.1-4 alkylamino, di-C.sub.1-4 alkylamino, C.sub.1-4 alkanoylamino, C.sub.1-4 alkanoyl(N-C.sub.1-4 alkyl)amino, C.sub.1-4 alkanesulphonamido and C.sub.1-4 alkylS(O).sub.n -- wherein n is zero, one or two: with the proviso that there is no hydroxy or carboxy substituent in a position ortho to the --NR.sup.2 --. Processes for their preparation, intermediates in their preparation, their use as therapeutic agents and pharmaceutical compositions containing them.
    Patent expiration dates:

    • November 21, 2015
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      Patent use: TREATMENT OF BACTERIAL INFECTIOUS DISEASE
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      Drug substance
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      Drug product


    • May 21, 2016
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      Pediatric exclusivity




  • Antibiotic compounds
    Patent 5,652,233
    Issued: July 29, 1997
    Inventor(s): Betts; Michael John & Davies; Gareth Morse & Swain; Michael Lingard
    Assignee(s): Zeneca Limited
    The present invention relates to carbapenems and provides a compound of the formula (I): ##STR1## or a pharmaceutically acceptable salt or in vivo hydrolysable ester thereof wherein: R.sup.1 is 1-hydroxyethyl, 1-fluoroethyl or hydroxymethyl; R.sup.2 is hydrogen or C.sub.1-4 alkyl; R.sup.3 is hydrogen or C.sub.1-4 alkyl; R.sup.4 and R.sup.5 are the same or different and are selected from hydrogen, halo, cyano, C.sub.1-4 alkyl, nitro, hydroxy, carboxy, C.sub.1-4 alkoxy, C.sub.1-4 alkoxycarbonyl, aminosulphonyl, C.sub.1-4 alkylaminosulphonyl, di-C.sub.1-4 -alkylaminosulphonyl, carbamoyl, C.sub.1-4 alkylcarbamoyl, di-C.sub.1-4 alkylcarbamoyl, trifluoromethyl, sulphonic acid, amino, C.sub.1-4 alkylamino, di-C.sub.1-4 alkylamino, C.sub.1-4 alkanoylamino, C.sub.1-4 alkanoyl(N-C.sub.1-4 alkyl)amino, C.sub.1-4 alkanesulphonamido and C.sub.1-4 alkylS(O)n- wherein n is zero, one or two: with the proviso that there is no hydroxy or carboxy substituent in a position ortho to the link to --NR.sup.3 --. Processes for their preparation, intermediates in their preparation, their use as therapeutic agents and pharmaceutical compositions containing them.
    Patent expiration dates:

    • February 2, 2013
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      Patent use: TREATMENT OF BACTERIAL INFECTIOUS DISEASE
      ✓ 
      Drug substance
      ✓ 
      Drug product


    • August 2, 2013
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      Pediatric exclusivity




  • Carbapenem antibiotic
    Patent 5,952,323
    Issued: September 14, 1999
    Inventor(s): Zimmerman; Jeffrey A. & Williams; John M. & Bergquist; Paul A. & DiMichele; Lisa M. & DuBost; David C. & Kaufman; Michael J. & Sidler; Daniel R. & Hunke; William A.
    Assignee(s): Merck & Co., Inc.
    A pharmaceutical composition is disclosed which contains a compound of formula I: ##STR1## or a pharmaceutically acceptable salt, prodrug or hydrate thereof, in the stabilized form and/or in combination with a carbon dioxide source.
    Patent expiration dates:

    • May 15, 2017
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      Drug product


    • November 15, 2017
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      Pediatric exclusivity




  • Antibiotic compounds
    Patent 7,342,005
    Issued: March 11, 2008
    Inventor(s): Betts; Michael John & Davies; Gareth Morse & Swain; Michael Lingard
    Assignee(s): AstraZeneca UK Limited
    The present invention relates to carbapenems and provides a compound of the formula (I): or a pharmaceutically acceptable salt or in vivo hydrolysable ester thereof wherein: R1 is 1-hydroxyethyl, 1-fluoroethyl or hydroxymethyl; R2 is hydrogen or C1-4alkyl; R3 is hydrogen or C1-4alkyl; R4 and R5 are the same or different and are selected from hydrogen, halo, cyano, C1-4alkyl, nitro, hydroxy, carboxy, C1-4alkoxy, C1-4alkoxycarbonyl, aminosulphonyl, C1-4alkylaminosulphonyl, di-C1-4-alkylaminosulphonyl, carbamoyl, C1-4alkylcarbamoyl, di-C1-4alkylcarbamoyl, trifluoromethyl, sulphonic acid, amino, C1-4alkylamino, di-C1-4alkylamino, C1-4alkanoylamino, C1-4alkanoyl(N—C1-4alkyl)amino, C1-4alkanesulphonamido and C1-4alkylS(O)n—wherein n is zero, one or two; with the proviso that there is no hydroxy or carboxy substituent in a position ortho to the link to —NR3—; processes for their preparation, intermediates in their preparation, their use as therapeutic agents and pharmaceutical compositions containing them.
    Patent expiration dates:

    • February 2, 2013
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      Drug product


    • August 2, 2013
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      Pediatric exclusivity



See also...

  • Invanz Consumer Information (Wolters Kluwer)
  • Invanz Consumer Information (Cerner Multum)
  • Invanz ADD-Vantage Consumer Information (Cerner Multum)
  • Invanz Advanced Consumer Information (Micromedex)
  • Invanz AHFS DI Monographs (ASHP)
  • Ertapenem Consumer Information (Wolters Kluwer)
  • Ertapenem Consumer Information (Cerner Multum)
  • Ertapenem Injection Advanced Consumer Information (Micromedex)
  • Ertapenem Sodium AHFS DI Monographs (ASHP)

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