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Concomitant use of ertapenem sodium and valproic acid or sodium valproate is not recommended because valproic acid levels may fall below the therapeutic range, leading to inadequate seizure control; alternative antibacterial or anticonvulsant therapies should be considered.
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- Ertapenem 1g Powder for Concentrate for Solution for InfusionPanpharma UK Ltd · emc · SmPC §4.5 Interaction with other medicinal products · Version 4Document updated
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