Imipenem 500mg + Cilastatin 500mg Injection
Imipenem + cilastatin is prescribed to treat serious infections of the lung, heart, bladder, skin, kidney, bone, joint, blood, stomach, and female genital organs. Imipenem + cilastatin can also be prescribed in the treatment of patients with reduced white blood cells who are experiencing a fever, which is believed to be caused by a bacterial infection. Bacterial infections occur because of the growth of dangerous bacteria within or on the body. Cilastatin + imipenem is not effective against infections caused by the virus, such as cold and flu. Cilastatin + imipenem is a drug combination consisting of the following two drugs: Cilastatin (dehydropeptidase inhibitor) and Imipenem (antibacterial). Cilastatin inhibits the action of the dehydropeptidase enzyme, which leads to the destruction of Imipenem, hence preventing Imipenem from inactivating quickly. Imipenem stops the development of the protective sheath of the bacteria, which is required for the survival of the bacteria. Combined, Cilastatin + imipenem cures bacterial infections.
Benefits:
- Cilastatin + imipenem is administered to treat serious lung, heart, bladder, skin, kidney, bone, joint, blood, stomach, and female reproductive organ bacterial infections.
- Cilastatin + imipenem can also be utilized in the treatment of white blood cell count-low patients suffering from a fever suspected to be caused by bacterial infection.
- Cilastatin inhibits the dehydropeptidase enzyme, and this leads to the inactivation of Imipenem, thus aiding Imipenem to remain active for a longer period of time.
- Imipenem is an antibiotic that has a broad spectrum of action against most aerobic and anaerobic bacteria.
Uses:
Cilastatin + imipenem is prescribed to destroy bacteria that may cause severe infections. It is administered by a physician or nurse through injection into a vein and is not intended to be self-injected.
Directions to use:
- Do not give yourself.
- Pinch the skin firmly between your thumb and index finger and quickly.
- Put the needle straight into the muscle.
- Draw back the plunger; if blood appears in the syringe, withdraw the needle from the skin.
- Replace the needle with a new one of the same caliber.
- You may use the drug that is already in the syringe.
- Administer the drug slowly.
Dosage:
Administer this injection in the appropriate dose as directed by your physician. Do not administer the higher mg of this drug.
Storage:
- Place this drug in a dry and cool environment.
- Do not put this infusion under the sun.
- Keep this infusion away from children and animals.
Side Effects:
- Nausea
- Vomiting
- Diarrhoea
- Swelling
- Redness at the site of injection
Precautions:
- Cilastatin + imipenem Injection is prescribed to treat severe infections that have been acquired in the hospital and infections involving numerous types of bacteria.
- It is administered by a drip into a vein (intravenous infusion) for 20 to 60 minutes.
- Inform your doctor if you have any allergy to penicillin as this drug should be avoided or used cautiously in penicillin allergy.
- Your doctor may check your kidney and liver function during treatment with this drug.
- Diarrhea can be a side effect, but it will resolve once your treatment is over. Let your doctor know if it doesn’t resolve or if you notice blood in your stools.
- Let your doctor know if you are pregnant, if you want to become pregnant, or if you are breastfeeding.
