Imilan

Drug Name:

Imipenem 500mg + Cilastatin 500mg Injection

Category:

International Brand: Primaxin 

Primaxin 

Details

Imipenem 500mg + cilastatin 500mg injection is known as the antibacterial medicines. It deals with a wide variety of bacterial infections in the body.  The medicine is known as a carbapenem type antibiotic which treats the bacterial infections.  This medicine is coming in an international brand name of Primaxin, and an Indian brand name of Imilan.

 

How it works?

The primaxin injection works by degrading the growth of infectious bacteria in the body.  The anti-bacterial ingredients of the medicine reduce the bacterial count in the body.

 

Measures and Precautions

  1. Imilan injection is given in the way of intravenous way, usually in every 6 to 8 hours in a day, as described by the respective doctor.
  2. The dosages of this imipenem 500mg + cilastatin 500mg injection is based on the medical condition of the patients enrolled in the treatment.
  3. Always take the help of expert healthcare worker for infusing the injection to the body. If any user is infusing the imilan injection by himself or herself, he or she should take extra care and guidance from the doctor and healthcare worker.
  4. Before implementing the treatment of imipenem 500mg + cilastatin 500mg injection, check for the product visually for any type of discoloration and particles in the solution. If either of the thing is present, the product should be discarded for medical response.
  5. For yielding best results, the antibiotic injection should be used in evenly spaced times. It is always recommended to use the imilan injection at the same time every day.
  6. Do not discontinue the doses of the in injection on your own. Always complete the full medication for the prescribed amount of the time.
  7. The stopping of the medication early may result in the return of the bacterial infections.
  8. Before using the imipenem 500mg + cilastatin 500mg injection, the patients should tell their doctor about whole of the medical history. Like brain disorders, kidney disorders, liver diseases, stomach diseases, and intestinal diseases.
  9. It is recommended to not employ kind of immunizations and vaccinations while you are in the consumption of the medicines. The vaccination should not be taken unless, the doctor prescribes it.
  10. If the patients have any kind of allergies, then he or she should tell the doctor for it.

 

Side-effects

  • Redness in the injection site
  • Swelling of muscles
  • Soreness
  • Upset stomach
  • Vomiting
  • Diarrhea
  • Nausea
  • Hallucinations
  • Ringing in ears
  • Sore throat
  • Twitching
  • Decrease in heartbeat
  • Mood changes
  • Yellowing of eyes and skin