Is invanz and ertapenem the same?

Yes. Invanz is the brand name for ertapenem, which is the generic active ingredient.

A few quick notes:
- It’s a carbapenem antibiotic used to treat certain infections (e.g., complicated UTIs, intra-abdominal infections, skin/soft tissue infections, gynecologic infections, community-acquired pneumonia).
- Usually given by IV or IM once daily.
- It does not cover Pseudomonas aeruginosa or MRSA.

If you’re asking about a specific prescription, your clinician or pharmacist can confirm dosing and suitability for the infection being treated.