It is not known whether it is safe to consume alcohol with Iminem. Please consult your doctor.
CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR
Iminem may be unsafe to use during pregnancy. Although there are limited studies in humans, animal studies have shown harmful effects on the developing baby. Your doctor will weigh the benefits and any potential risks before prescribing it to you. Please consult your doctor.
SAFE IF PRESCRIBED
Iminem is probably safe to use during breastfeeding. Limited human data suggests that the drug does not represent any significant risk to the baby.
UNSAFE
Iminem may cause side effects which could affect your ability to drive.
There are some side effects associated with this medicine (such as seeing, hearing, or feeling something that is not there) that may affect some patients' ability to drive.
CAUTION
Iminem should be used with caution in patients with kidney disease. Dose adjustment of Iminem may be needed. Please consult your doctor.
CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR
There is limited information available on the use of Iminem in patients with liver disease. Please consult your doctor.
Medicine Overview of Iminem 500mg+500mg IV/IM Injection
Introduction
Iminem is a combination of antibiotic medicines. It is prescribed to treat various types of severe bacterial infections. It fights against the infection-causing microorganisms to prevent further infections.
Iminem should only be administered under t ... Show more
Uses of Iminem
Severe bacterial infections
Side effects of Iminem
Common
Nausea
Vomiting
Diarrhea
Rash
How to use Iminem
Your doctor or nurse will give you this medicine. Kindly do not self administer.
How Iminem works
Iminem is a combination of two medicines: Imipenem and Cilastatin. Imipenem is an antibiotic. It works by preventing the formation of the bacterial protective covering which is essential for the survival of bacteria in the human body. Cilastatin is d ... Show more
Quick Tips
Iminem is used to treat severe bacterial infections, including those acquired in hospital and those involving many different types of bacter ... Show more
It is given by a drip into a vein (intravenous infusion) over 20 to 60 minutes.
Tell you doctor if you are allergic to penicillin as this medicine should be avoided or used with caution in penicillin allergy.
Your doctor may monitor your liver and kidney function while you are having treatment with this medication.
Diarrhea may occur as a side effect but should stop when your course is complete. Inform your doctor if it doesn't stop or if you find blood ... Show more
Inform your doctor if you are pregnant, planning to conceive, or breastfeeding.
Brief Description
Indication
Cystic fibrosis, Bacterial septicemia, Endocarditis, Susceptible infections, Lower Respiratory Tract Infections, Gonorrhea, Skin and skin structure in ... Show more
Administration
IV Preparation
Reconstitute infusion bottles with 100 mL of compatible diluent
Reconstitute vials with a portion (usually 10 mL) of IV fluid withdaw ... Show more
Adult Dose
Lower Respiratory Tract, Skin/Skin Structure, & Gynecologic Infections
Mild to moderate: 500-750 mg IV q12hr
Intra-abdominal Infections
Mild to m ... Show more
Child Dose
Child: IV, IM 60–100 mg/kg/day q6h
IM form not approved for <12 y
Renal Dose
Renal impairment:
CrCl (ml/min)
31-70 500 mg every 6-8 hr
21-30 500 mg every 8-12 hr
6-20 250 mg or 3.5 mg/kg (whichever is lower) every 12 hr
<5 ... Show more
Contraindication
Hypersensitivity.
Mode of Action
Imipenem is a potent inhibitor of bacterial cell wall synthesis and is bactericidal against a broad spectrum of pathogens. It is resistant to degradat ... Show more
Precaution
Caution when used in patients with known hypersensitivity to other beta-lactams due to possibility of cross-sensitivity. CNS disorders such as epileps ... Show more
Side Effect
1-10%
Phlebitis (2-5%),Eosinophilia (4%),Miscellaneous dermatologic effects (<3%),Potentially false-positive Coombs test (2%),Miscellaneous hematolog ... Show more
Interaction
Concurrent admin with probenecid may increase the half-life of cilastatin. Increased risk of generalised seizures when used concurrently with ganciclo ... Show more
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