Imipenem Benefits & Uses

Imipenem is used to treat the following -

Main Benefits

Urinary Tract Infection (Read More - Ayurvedic medicine, treatment and remedies for UTI)

Other Benefits

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

Imipenem Related Warnings

Is the use of Imipenem safe for pregnant women?

Imipenem is safe to take during pregnancy.

Safe
Is the use of Imipenem safe during breastfeeding?

Imipenem is safe for breastfeeding women.

Safe
What is the effect of Imipenem on the Kidneys?

Imipenem rarely affects the kidneys.

Mild
What is the effect of Imipenem on the Liver?

Using Imipenem does not have any harmful effects on the liver.

Safe
What is the effect of Imipenem on the Heart?

Imipenem is not harmful for the heart.

Safe

Severe Interaction of Imipenem with Other Drugs

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

Severe

Ganciclovir

Moderate

Disulfiram

Ethinyl Estradiol

Probenecid

Imipenem Contraindications

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

Gastritis
Kidney Disease
Ulcerative Colitis
Heart Failure

Frequently asked Questions about Imipenem

Is this Imipenem habit forming or addictive?

Imipenem does not cause addiction.

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

No, you should not drive or operate heavy machinery after taking Imipenem as you may feel sleepy.

Dangerous
Is it safe?

Imipenem is safe but it is important to consult a doctor before taking it.

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

There is no benefit of taking Imipenem for mental disorders.

No

Imipenem Interactions with Food and Alcohol

Interaction between Food and Imipenem

Taking Imipenem with food is safe.

Safe
Interaction between Alcohol and Imipenem

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

Unknown