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Imicelum

  • Manufactured by: Biocon
  • Contains / Salt: Imipenem (500 mg) + Cilastatin (500 mg)

Imicelum

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  • Manufactured by: Biocon
  • Contains / Salt: Imipenem (500 mg) + Cilastatin (500 mg)
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Imicelum Information

Imicelum is a prescription medicine that is available as a Injection. The alternative uses of Imicelum have also been explained below.

Medical history of the patient along with age and gender determines the dosage of Imicelum. Individual symptoms and route of administration also determines the right dosage. Refer to the dosage section for a detailed discussion.

Besides the aforementioned side effects, there are other adverse effects of Imicelum as well, which are listed below. Such side effects of Imicelum normally do not last long and go away once the treatment is completed. Please speak with your doctor if these side effects worsen or persist for a longer duration.

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

Imicelum can cause adverse effects in certain medical conditions. It is strongly recommended to avoid Imicelum in conditions like Kidney Disease, Kidney Disease. Other conditions have been mentioned below in the Imicelum contraindications section.

Drug interactions for Imicelum 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 Imicelum is safe while driving, and is is addictive in nature.

  1. Imicelum Benefits & Uses
  2. Imicelum Dosage & How to Take
  3. Imicelum Side Effects
  4. Imicelum Related Warnings
  5. Severe Interaction of Imicelum with Other Drugs
  6. Imicelum Contraindications
  7. Frequently asked Questions about Imicelum
  8. Imicelum Interactions with Food and Alcohol

Imicelum Benefits & Uses

Imicelum is used to treat the following -

Other Benefits

Imicelum 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

Imicelum Side Effects

Based on research, the following side effects have been observed when Imicelum is used -

Severe

  • दौरे (अंगों का बेकाबू मुड़ना)

Moderate

  • नस की सूजन
  • तेज धड़कन (सीने का फड़फड़ाना)
  • उलझन
  • एरिथमा (चमड़ी पर लाल-लाल दाने)

Mild

Imicelum Related Warnings

  • Is the use of Imicelum safe for pregnant women?


    Imicelum can have harmful effects in pregnant women. If you experience any discomfort after using Imicelum, then discontinue the use and take your doctor's advice.

  • Is the use of Imicelum safe during breastfeeding?


    Women who are breastfeeding can experience some moderate side effects of Imicelum. Immediately discontinue Imicelum if you observe any side effects. Contact your doctor, and restart using it only if your doctor considers it safe for you.

  • What is the effect of Imicelum on the Kidneys?


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

  • What is the effect of Imicelum on the Liver?


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

  • What is the effect of Imicelum on the Heart?


    Imicelum has very mild side effects on the heart.

Severe Interaction of Imicelum with Other Drugs

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

Severe

GanciclovirTramadolValproic Acid

Moderate

DisulfiramEthinyl EstradiolProbenecidCyclosporinDisulfiramEthinyl Estradiol

Imicelum Contraindications

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

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

Frequently asked Questions about Imicelum

  • Is this Imicelum habit forming or addictive?


    No, you will not get addicted to Imicelum.

Imicelum Interactions with Food and Alcohol

  • Interaction between Food and Imicelum


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

  • Interaction between Alcohol and Imicelum


    Consuming Imicelum 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
3 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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