Imi Cila

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  • Contains / Salt: Imipenem (500 mg) + Cilastatin (500 mg)
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Imi Cila Information

Imi Cila is a prescription drug, available for use as Injection. The alternative uses of Imi Cila have also been explained below.

The right dosage of Imi Cila depends on the age, gender, and medical history of the patient. 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.

Besides the aforementioned side effects, there are other adverse effects of Imi Cila as well, which are listed below. These side effects of Imi Cila are usually temporary and subside with the completion of treatment. Please speak with your doctor if these side effects worsen or persist for a longer duration.

In addition, Imi Cila's effect is Moderate during pregnancy and Moderate for lactating mothers. Further, the section on Imi Cila related warnings talks about Imi Cila's effects on the liver, heart and kidney.

Imi Cila can cause adverse effects in certain medical conditions. It is strongly recommended to avoid Imi Cila in conditions like Kidney Disease, Kidney Disease. Other contraindications of Imi Cila have been discussed in the sections ahead.

Drug interactions for Imi Cila have been reported in the medical literature. Refer to the list below for further details.

In addition to these precautions, you may also note that Imi Cila is safe while driving, and is is addictive in nature.



Imi Cila Benefits & Uses

Imi Cila is used to treat the following -

Other Benefits

Imi Cila 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

Imi Cila Related Warnings

  • Is the use of Imi Cila safe for pregnant women?


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

  • Is the use of Imi Cila safe during breastfeeding?


    If you are breastfeeding, you may experience some harmful effects of Imi Cila. In case you experience any of these, discontinue its use until you consult your doctor.

  • What is the effect of Imi Cila on the Kidneys?


    Imi Cila can have moderate side effects on the kidney. If you notice any harmful effects, stop taking this drug right away. Consult your doctor before using this medicine again.

  • What is the effect of Imi Cila on the Liver?


    You may experience side effects on your liver after taking Imi Cila. If this happens, then discontinue its use. Consult your medical practitioner, do as he/she suggests.

  • What is the effect of Imi Cila on the Heart?


    Side effects of Imi Cila rarely affect the heart.



Severe Interaction of Imi Cila with Other Drugs

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

Severe

Moderate



Imi Cila Contraindications

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



Frequently asked Questions about Imi Cila

  • Is this Imi Cila habit forming or addictive?


    No, you will not get addicted to Imi Cila.

Imi Cila Interactions with Food and Alcohol

  • Interaction between Food and Imi Cila


    Eating certain foods may increase the time it takes Imi Cila to have an effect. You should consult your doctor about it.

  • Interaction between Alcohol and Imi Cila


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



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This medicine data has been created by -

Vikas Chauhan

B.Pharma, Pharmacy
5 Years of Experience


References

US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) [Internet]. Maryland. USA; Package leaflet information for the user; Primaxin® (imipenem and cilastatin)

KD Tripathi. [link]. Seventh Edition. New Delhi, India: Jaypee Brothers Medical Publishers; 2013: Page No 731

April Hazard Vallerand, Cynthia A. Sanoski. [link]. Sixteenth Edition. Philadelphia, China: F. A. Davis Company; 2019: Page No 676-678



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