Cilastatin + Imipenem Benefits & Uses

Cilastatin + Imipenem is used to treat the following -

Other Benefits

Cilastatin + Imipenem 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
13 - 18 years (Adolescent)	Disease: Septic Arthritis (SA) Before or After Meal: As advised by a physician Single Maximum Dose: 25 mg/kg Dosage Route: Parenteral Frequency: 6 hourly Course Duration: 4 weeks Special Instructions: strength 500 mg imipenem and 500 mg cilastatin
2 - 12 years (Child)	Disease: Septic Arthritis (SA) Before or After Meal: As advised by a physician Single Maximum Dose: 25 mg/kg Dosage Route: Parenteral Frequency: 6 hourly Course Duration: 4 weeks Special Instructions: strength 500 mg imipenem and 500 mg cilastatin
Adult	Disease: Septic Arthritis (SA) Before or After Meal: As advised by a physician Single Maximum Dose: 1000 mg Dosage Route: Parenteral Frequency: 8 hourly Course Duration: 4 weeks Special Instructions: strength 500 mg imipenem and 500 mg cilastatin
Geriatric	Disease: Septic Arthritis (SA) Before or After Meal: As advised by a physician Single Maximum Dose: 1000 mg Dosage Route: Parenteral Frequency: 8 hourly Course Duration: 4 weeks Special Instructions: strength 500 mg imipenem and 500 mg cilastatin
Infant (1 month to 2 years)	Disease: Septic Arthritis (SA) Before or After Meal: As advised by a physician Single Maximum Dose: 25 mg/kg Dosage Route: Parenteral Frequency: 6 hourly Course Duration: 4 weeks Special Instructions: strength 500 mg imipenem and 500 mg cilastatin
Neonates (0 to 1 month)	Disease: Septic Arthritis (SA) Before or After Meal: As advised by a physician Single Maximum Dose: 25 mg/kg Dosage Route: Parenteral Frequency: 12 hourly Course Duration: 4 weeks Special Instructions: strength 500 mg imipenem and 500 mg cilastatin

Cilastatin + Imipenem Related Warnings

Is the use of Cilastatin + Imipenem safe for pregnant women?

Cilastatin + Imipenem is safe to take during pregnancy.
Is the use of Cilastatin + Imipenem safe during breastfeeding?

Cilastatin + Imipenem does not show any side effects in breastfeeding women.
What is the effect of Cilastatin + Imipenem on the Kidneys?

Cilastatin + Imipenem may have mild side effects on the kidneys.
What is the effect of Cilastatin + Imipenem on the Liver?

Cilastatin + Imipenem does not damage the liver.
What is the effect of Cilastatin + Imipenem on the Heart?

You can take Cilastatin + Imipenem without any fear of damage to the heart.

Severe Interaction of Cilastatin + Imipenem with Other Drugs

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

Severe

Tramadol

Valproic Acid

Ganciclovir

Moderate

Cilastatin + Imipenem Contraindications

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

Kidney Disease
Allergy
Epilepsy
Migraine
Gastritis
Kidney Disease
Ulcerative Colitis
Heart Failure

Frequently asked Questions about Cilastatin + Imipenem

Is this Cilastatin + Imipenem habit forming or addictive?

Cilastatin + Imipenem is not addictive in nature.

Cilastatin + Imipenem Interactions with Food and Alcohol

Interaction between Food and Cilastatin + Imipenem

Taking Cilastatin + Imipenem with food does not harm your health.
Interaction between Alcohol and Cilastatin + Imipenem

Information about the interaction of Cilastatin + Imipenem and alcohol is not currently available because this topic has not been researched yet.