Imipenem 250mg + Cilastatin 250mg.

Imipenem 250mg + Cilastatin 250mg. — Uses and Benefits

This medicine is used to treat serious and severe bacterial infections that require hospital-level care.

WHAT THIS MEDICINE IS USED FOR

• Severe lower respiratory tract infections
• Complicated urinary tract infections
• Intra-abdominal infections
• Skin and soft tissue infections
• Bone and joint infections
• Gynaecological infections
• Bacterial infections in the blood (septicaemia)
• Infections in patients with weak immunity

HOW IT WORKS

• Imipenem is a broad-spectrum antibiotic that kills bacteria by stopping their cell wall formation
• Cilastatin blocks a kidney enzyme that would otherwise destroy imipenem, so more active drug stays in the body
• Together they act against a wide range of gram-positive and gram-negative bacteria

WHAT IT IS NOT USED FOR

• Viral infections such as common cold, flu, or most sore throats
• Fungal infections
• Mild infections that can be treated with oral antibiotics
• Preventing infection without a doctor's assessment

How to Use Imipenem 250mg + Cilastatin 250mg.

HOW TO TAKE IT

• This medicine is given only by a doctor or nurse as an injection into a vein (IV infusion) in a hospital or clinic setting
• It is not available as a tablet or capsule for self-use
• The dose, frequency and duration will be decided by your doctor based on the infection and your kidney function
• Complete the full course as advised, even if you start feeling better
• Do not stop the treatment early without your doctor's advice

IF YOU MISS A DOSE

• Since this medicine is administered by healthcare staff, missed doses are managed by the treating team
• Inform your doctor or nurse if a scheduled dose was delayed or missed
• Do not try to self-administer an extra dose to make up

STORAGE

• This medicine is stored and handled by hospital pharmacy staff under controlled conditions
• It is usually kept refrigerated and protected from light before use
• Prepared infusion solutions are used within a specific time window as per hospital protocol
• Not meant to be stored at home

Imipenem 250mg + Cilastatin 250mg. — Side Effects

COMMON SIDE EFFECTS

• Nausea
• Vomiting
• Diarrhoea
• Pain, redness or swelling at injection site
• Rash

LESS COMMON SIDE EFFECTS

• Headache
• Dizziness
• Fever
• Changes in liver enzyme levels
• Low blood pressure

SERIOUS SIDE EFFECTS — STOP AND SEE A DOCTOR IMMEDIATELY

• Severe allergic reaction with swelling of face, lips or throat, or difficulty breathing
• Seizures or fits
• Severe watery or bloody diarrhoea (may indicate a serious gut infection)
• Yellowing of skin or eyes
• Unusual bleeding or bruising
• Severe skin reactions with blistering or peeling

This is not a complete list. Report any unusual or persistent symptom to your doctor or pharmacist.

Imipenem 250mg + Cilastatin 250mg. — Safety Information and Precautions

This medicine is available only on prescription and is administered under medical supervision in India; it is not sold for self-use.

DO NOT TAKE THIS MEDICINE IF YOU

• Are allergic to imipenem, cilastatin, or other beta-lactam antibiotics like penicillins or cephalosporins
• Have had a severe allergic reaction to any antibiotic in the past

TELL YOUR DOCTOR BEFORE STARTING IF YOU

• Have kidney disease
• Have a history of seizures or any brain/nervous system disorder
• Are pregnant or breastfeeding
• Have a history of gut problems such as colitis
• Are allergic to any medicines

MEDICINES THAT CAN INTERACT

• Sodium valproate or other seizure medicines (levels may be reduced, increasing seizure risk)
• Ganciclovir (increased risk of seizures)
• Other antibiotics being taken together
• Probenecid

Always inform your doctor about all medicines, supplements, and herbal products you are taking.

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

Can this medicine be taken at home?

No, it is given only in a hospital or clinical setting by trained staff as an injection.

Is this medicine safe during pregnancy?

It should be used only if the doctor feels it is clearly necessary, after weighing benefits and risks.

Will this medicine work for a common cold or flu?

• No, it only works against bacterial infections and has no effect on viral illnesses like cold or flu.
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