Cilastatin Benefits & Uses

Cilastatin is used to treat the following -

Main Benefits

Bacterial Infections

Other Benefits

Cilastatin Dosage & How to Take

This is the usual dosage recommended in most common treatment cases. Please remember that every patient and their case is different, so the dosage can be different based on the disease, route of administration, patient's age and medical history.

Find the right dosage based on disease and age

Age Group

Dosage

Cilastatin Related Warnings

Is the use of Cilastatin safe for pregnant women?

Cilastatin can cause unwanted side effects in pregnant women. If you experience any side effects, stop taking Cilastatin right away. Take your doctor's advice before taking it again.

Moderate
Is the use of Cilastatin safe during breastfeeding?

Breastfeeding women may feel side effects of Cilastatin. If you see any side effects, stop taking Cilastatin immediately and talk to your doctor. Take Cilastatin again, only after your doctor's advice.

Moderate
What is the effect of Cilastatin on the Kidneys?

There may be some adverse effects on kidney after taking Cilastatin. If you observe any such side effects, stop taking this drug. Consume this medicine again only if your doctor advises you to do so.

Moderate
What is the effect of Cilastatin on the Liver?

Cilastatin may cause harmful effects on liver. if you feel it's having any such effect, then stop taking this drug, and restart only on your doctor's advice.

Moderate
What is the effect of Cilastatin on the Heart?

Cilastatin is rarely harmful for the heart.

Mild

Severe Interaction of Cilastatin with Other Drugs

Cilastatin should not be taken with following medicines due to severe side effects it may cause to patients -

Severe

Tramadol

Valproic Acid

Moderate

Cyclosporin

Disulfiram

Ethinyl Estradiol

Cilastatin Contraindications

If you are suffering from any of the following diseases, you should not take Cilastatin unless your doctor advises you to do so -

Kidney Disease
Allergy
Epilepsy
Migraine

Frequently asked Questions about Cilastatin

Is this Cilastatin habit forming or addictive?

Forming a habit of Cilastatin has not been reported.

No
Is it safe to drive or operate heavy machinery when consuming?

Yes, you can comfortably use machinery or drive after taking Cilastatin since it will not make you feel sleepy.

Safe
Is it safe?

Yes, the use of Cilastatin is considered safe.

Safe
Is it able to treat mental disorders?

No, the use of Cilastatin in mental disorders is not effective.

No

Cilastatin Interactions with Food and Alcohol

Interaction between Food and Cilastatin

Some foods when eaten with Cilastatin can alter the onset of actions. Discuss this with your doctor.

Mild
Interaction between Alcohol and Cilastatin

Taking Cilastatin with alcohol can have severely harmful effects on your health.

Severe