Lastinem

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  • Contains / Salt: Imipenem (125 mg) + Cilastatin (125 mg)
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Lastinem Information

Lastinem, a prescription drug, is manufactured in various forms such as Injection. Lastinem also has some secondary and off-label uses. These are listed below.

Medical history of the patient along with age and gender determines the dosage of Lastinem. The condition it has been prescribed for, and the route of administration also determine the right dosage. For detailed information on this, read through the dosage section.

Some other side effects of Lastinem have been listed ahead. Normally, these side effects of Lastinem are not long lasting and go away when the treatment is finished. Consult your doctor if these side effects become worse or stay for a longer duration.

Lastinem's effect during pregnancy is Moderate and Moderate while nursing. Further, the section on Lastinem related warnings talks about Lastinem's effects on the liver, heart and kidney.

Individuals suffering from medical conditions like Kidney Disease, Kidney Disease must refrain from the use of Lastinem since this can cause severe adverse effects. The section on Lastinem contraindications lists all such conditions.

Additionally, Lastinem may also adversely react with other medicines. See below for a complete list.

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



Lastinem Benefits & Uses

Lastinem is used to treat the following -

Other Benefits

Lastinem 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


Lastinem Side Effects

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

Severe

  • Seizures (uncontrollable jerking of limbs)

Moderate

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

Mild

Lastinem Related Warnings

  • Is the use of Lastinem safe for pregnant women?


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

  • Is the use of Lastinem safe during breastfeeding?


    Lastinem can cause moderate side effects on breastfeeding women. If you feel its side effects, then stop taking this drug and consult your doctor. Take this medicine again only if your doctor advises to do so.

  • What is the effect of Lastinem on the Kidneys?


    There may be some adverse effects on kidney after taking Lastinem. If you observe any such side effects, stop taking this drug. Consume this medicine again only if your doctor advises you to do so.

  • What is the effect of Lastinem on the Liver?


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

  • What is the effect of Lastinem on the Heart?


    Lastinem has very mild side effects on the heart.



Severe Interaction of Lastinem with Other Drugs

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

Severe

Moderate



Lastinem Contraindications

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



Frequently asked Questions about Lastinem

  • Is this Lastinem habit forming or addictive?


    No, you will not get addicted to Lastinem.

Lastinem Interactions with Food and Alcohol

  • Interaction between Food and Lastinem


    Taking Lastinem with some specific foods may delay its effect. Talk to your doctor about this.

  • Interaction between Alcohol and Lastinem


    Taking Lastinem with alcohol can have severely harmful effects on your health.



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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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