I NEM 250MG/250MG INJECTION
Glenmark Pharmaceuticals Ltd
Composition for I NEM 250MG/250MG INJECTION
Prescription RequiredPrimarily used for
Serious Bacterial Infections
Potentiallyunsafewith
Pregnancy
Kidney
₹742.37
₹742.37/injection
1 injection in 1 vial
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Medicine Overview of I NEM 250MG/250MG INJECTION
Uses of Imipenem
Imipenem is used in serious bacterial infections.
Side effects of Imipenem
Common
Nausea, Vomiting, Seizure.
How to use Imipenem
Your doctor or nurse will give you this medicine. Kindly do not self administer.
How I NEM 250MG/250MG INJECTION works
Imipenem is an antibiotic. It kills the bacteria by attacking their cell wall. Specifically, it prevents the synthesis of a substance in the cell wall called peptidoglycan, which provides the cell wall with the strength required for survival of bacteria in human body.
Uses of Cilastatin
Cilastatin is used in the treatment of serious bacterial infections.
Side effects of Cilastatin
Common
Vomiting, Nausea, Allergic reaction, Confusion, Diarrhoea, Fever, Rash.
How to use Cilastatin
Your doctor or nurse will give you this medicine. Kindly do not self administer.
How I NEM 250MG/250MG INJECTION works
Cilastatin blocks the enzymes that destroys other antibiotics.
In Depth Information on I NEM 250MG/250MG INJECTION
Expert advice for Imipenem
- Imipenem is given as a powder for solution for intravenous infusion by a doctor or nurse using a suitable infusion fluid.
- Do not start or continue the imipenem, if you have kidney, liver, or urinary problems; history of fits (seizures) or central nervous system problems (e.g. tremors).
- Do not take imipenem if you experience inflammation of the large intestine (colitis) or any other gastrointestinal disease.
- Do not drive or operate heavy machinery because you may feel sleepy or dizzy while being treated with imipenem.
- Avoid using imipenem, if you are pregnant, planning to become pregnant or breastfeeding.
Expert advice for Cilastatin
- You will be monitored for kidney and liver function due to the risk of toxicity.
- Tell your doctor if you are on a controlled sodium diet, as cilastatin contains sodium.
- Tell your doctor if you are pregnant or are planning to be pregnant or are breastfeeding.
- Tell your doctor if you have or have ever had seizures; a brain injury; kidney, liver, or gastrointestinal disease (especially colitis); or asthma.
- Do not take if patient is allergic to cilastatin or any of its ingredients.
- Do not take children less than 1 year, and child with a brain or nervous system infection, or weighs less than 66 lb (30 kg) and has kidney problems
Warnings
Special precautions for I NEM 250MG/250MG INJECTION
Alcohol
Interaction with alcohol is unknown. Please consult your doctor.
Pregnancy
WEIGH RISKS VS BENEFITS
I nem 250mg/250mg injection may be unsafe to use during pregnancy.
Animal studies have shown adverse effects on the foetus, however, there are limited human studies. The benefits from use in pregnant women may be acceptable despite the risk. Please consult your doctor....
+moreAnimal studies have shown adverse effects on the foetus, however, there are limited human studies. The benefits from use in pregnant women may be acceptable despite the risk. Please consult your doctor.
Lactation
SAFE
I nem 250mg/250mg injection is probably safe to use during b
+morereastfeeding. Please consult your doctor.
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Driving
There is no data available. Please consult doctor before consuming the drug.
Kidney
CAUTION
Caution to be advised in patients with impaired renal function.
Liver
There is no data available. Please consult doctor before consuming the drug.
Patient Concerns
Frequently asked questions for I NEM 250MG/250MG INJECTION
Frequently asked questions for Imipenem
Q. Is imipenem a penicillin or beta lactam drug?
Imipenem is not a penicillin drug. It is a carbapenem beta-lactam antibiotic
Q. Is imipenem nephrotoxic or cause seizures?
Ganciclovir along with imipenem can increase risk of seizures. Imipenem generally not been shown to cause nephrotoxicity. Please consult your doctor if you experience these side effects
Q. What is imipenem-cilastatin used for?
Imipenem and cilastatin are used as combination therapy for bacterial infections. Cilastatin reduces the inactivation of imipenem from enzymes released from kidney and extends their spectrum of activity
Q. What organisms does imipenem cover?
Imipenem is active against most of the gram-positive and gram-negative bacteria, aerobes as well as anaerobes. It is effective against pseudomonas, legionella, and acinetobacter, and many other; not treatable by other antibiotics.
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