Imex Information

Imex is a commercial drug that is prescribed in the form of Injection. Imex also has some secondary and off-label uses. These are listed below.

The correct dosage of Imex depends on the patient's age, gender, and medical history. The condition it has been prescribed for, and the route of administration also determine the right dosage. This information has been provided in detail in the dosage section.

Imex also has some side effects, the most common being Diarrhoea, Stomach Upset. While these are the most often observed Imex side effects, there are can be others also. These have been listed below. Normally, these side effects of Imex are not long lasting and go away when the treatment is finished. If, however, they worsen or do not go away, please speak with your physician.

In addition, Imex's effect is Safe during pregnancy and Safe for lactating mothers. Warnings related to Imex's effects on the liver, heart and kidney, if any, have been listed below.

Imex is not recommended if you suffer from certain medical conditions as it can have adverse effects. Allergy are examples of such conditions. Other conditions have been mentioned below in the Imex contraindications section.

Drug reaction of Imex with other medicines has been reported. A complete list of these interactions is given below.

Along with the above-mentioned precautions, remember that taking Imex is considered safe while driving, and is addictive.

Imex Benefits & Uses
Imex Dosage & How to Take
Imex Side Effects
Imex Related Warnings
Severe Interaction of Imex with Other Drugs
Imex Contraindications
Frequently asked Questions about Imex
Imex Interactions with Food and Alcohol

Imex Benefits & Uses

Imex is used to treat the following -

Other Benefits

Imex 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: Pelvic Inflammatory Disease (PID) Before or After Meal: As advised by a physician Single Maximum Dose: 1500 mg Dosage Route: Parenteral Frequency: 2 daily Course Duration: 7 days Special Instructions: Dosage strength: Cefoperazone (1000mg) + Sulbactam (500mg), generally 1:1 ratio doses are used
2 - 12 years (Child)	Disease: Pelvic Inflammatory Disease (PID) Before or After Meal: As advised by a physician Single Maximum Dose: 30 mg/kg Dosage Route: Parenteral Frequency: 2 daily Course Duration: 7 days Special Instructions: Generally dose are given in 1:1 ratio
Adult	Disease: Pelvic Inflammatory Disease (PID) Before or After Meal: As advised by a physician Single Maximum Dose: 3000 mg Dosage Route: Parenteral Frequency: 2 daily Course Duration: 7 days Special Instructions: Dosage strength: Cefoperazone (2000mg) + Sulbactam (1000mg), generally 1:1 ratio doses are used
Geriatric	Disease: Pelvic Inflammatory Disease (PID) Before or After Meal: As advised by a physician Single Maximum Dose: 3000 mg Dosage Route: Parenteral Frequency: 2 daily Course Duration: 7 days Special Instructions: Dosage strength: Cefoperazone (2000mg) + Sulbactam (1000mg), generally 1:1 ratio doses are used

Imex Related Warnings

Is the use of Imex safe for pregnant women?

Imex is safe to take during pregnancy.

Safe
Is the use of Imex safe during breastfeeding?

Imex does not show any side effects in breastfeeding women.

Safe
What is the effect of Imex on the Kidneys?

Kidney can be affected by Imex. If you experience any unwanted effects of this drug, stop taking it. You should take it again only after medical advice.

Moderate
What is the effect of Imex on the Liver?

There is no research available on the side effects of Imex on the liver. Therefore, its impact is unknown.

Unknown
What is the effect of Imex on the Heart?

No research work has been carried out till date on effects of Imex on heart. So it is not known whether taking Imex will cause side effects on heart or not.

Unknown

Severe Interaction of Imex with Other Drugs

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

Severe

Furosemide

Gentamicin

Warfarin

Unknown

Probenecid

Imex Contraindications

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

Allergy
Kidney Disease

Frequently asked Questions about Imex

Is this Imex habit forming or addictive?

Forming a habit of Imex has not been reported.

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

Yes, it is safe to do these activities or work after taking Imex as it does not make you drowsy.

Safe
Is it safe?

Imex should be used only after doctor's advice.

Safe, but take only on Doctor's advise
Is it able to treat mental disorders?

No, Imex cannot treat any kind of mental disorder.

No

Imex Interactions with Food and Alcohol

Interaction between Food and Imex

Taking Imex with food does not cause any problems.

Safe
Interaction between Alcohol and Imex

Consuming Imex with alcohol can have many serious effects on your body.

Severe