Imipezem-1000 Benefits & Uses

Imipezem-1000 is used to treat the following -

Other Benefits

Imipezem-1000 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: 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: 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: 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: 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: 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: 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

Imipezem-1000 Side Effects

Based on research, the following side effects have been observed when Imipezem-1000 is used -

Severe

Seizures (uncontrollable jerking of limbs)

Moderate

Confusion
Erythema
Inflammation of a vein
Palpitations (fluttering in chest)

Mild

Nausea or vomiting
Diarrhoea
Fever (Read More - Home remedies for fever)
Rash
Weakness
Flushing
Ringing in ears
Dizziness (Read More - Home Remedies for Dizziness: Quick Tips for Instant Relief)
Urticaria
Drowsiness
Vertigo
Injection Site Allergic Reaction
Headache

Imipezem-1000 Related Warnings

Is the use of Imipezem-1000 safe for pregnant women?

Imipezem-1000 is safe to take during pregnancy.
Is the use of Imipezem-1000 safe during breastfeeding?

Breastfeeding women can safely use Imipezem-1000.
What is the effect of Imipezem-1000 on the Kidneys?

Imipezem-1000 may have mild side effects on the kidneys.
What is the effect of Imipezem-1000 on the Liver?

Using Imipezem-1000 does not have any harmful effects on the liver.
What is the effect of Imipezem-1000 on the Heart?

You can take Imipezem-1000 without any fear of damage to the heart.

Severe Interaction of Imipezem-1000 with Other Drugs

Imipezem-1000 should not be taken with following medicines due to severe side effects it may cause to patients -

Severe

Tramadol

Valproic Acid

Ganciclovir

Moderate

Imipezem-1000 Contraindications

If you are suffering from any of the following diseases, you should not take Imipezem-1000 unless your doctor advises you to do so -

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

Frequently asked Questions about Imipezem-1000

Is this Imipezem-1000 habit forming or addictive?

Imipezem-1000 does not cause addiction.

Imipezem-1000 Interactions with Food and Alcohol

Interaction between Food and Imipezem-1000

It is safe to take Imipezem-1000 with food.
Interaction between Alcohol and Imipezem-1000

Information about the interaction of Imipezem-1000 and alcohol is not currently available because this topic has not been researched yet.

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This medicine data has been created by -

Vikas Chauhan

B.Pharma, Pharmacy
7 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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