Maxigard

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

Maxigard is a prescription medicine that is available as a Injection. Other than this, Maxigard has some other therapeutic uses, which have been discussed ahead.

Medical history of the patient along with age and gender determines the dosage of Maxigard. Dosage also depends on the route of administration and your chief complaint for which the drug is prescribed. Detailed information has been provided in the dosage section.

Apart from the aforementioned side effects, Maxigard can also lead to other problems, which have been listed below. Usually, these side effects of Maxigard go away soon, and do not persist beyond the duration of the treatment. Consult your doctor if these side effects become worse or stay for a longer duration.

Furthermore, you should know that effect of Maxigard is Moderate for pregnant women and Moderate for women who are breastfeeding. In addition, Maxigard's effects on the liver, heart and kidney are discussed below in the Maxigard related warnings section.

Individuals suffering from medical conditions like Kidney Disease, Kidney Disease must refrain from the use of Maxigard since this can cause severe adverse effects. Other conditions have been mentioned below in the Maxigard contraindications section.

Additionally, Maxigard may also adversely react with other medicines. Refer to the list below for further details.

You should also be aware that Maxigard is safe while driving, and is addiction.



Maxigard Benefits & Uses

Maxigard is used to treat the following -

Other Benefits

Maxigard 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


Maxigard Side Effects

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

Severe

  • Seizures (uncontrollable jerking of limbs)

Moderate

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

Mild

Maxigard Related Warnings

  • Is the use of Maxigard safe for pregnant women?


    Maxigard may have some side effects during pregnancy. Pregnant women should discontinue the use of Maxigard, and talk to their doctor, if they notice any discomfort.

  • Is the use of Maxigard safe during breastfeeding?


    Breastfeeding women may feel side effects of Maxigard. If you see any side effects, stop taking Maxigard immediately and talk to your doctor. Take Maxigard again, only after your doctor's advice.

  • What is the effect of Maxigard on the Kidneys?


    There may be some adverse effects on kidney after taking Maxigard. 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 Maxigard on the Liver?


    There may be an adverse effect on the liver after taking Maxigard. If you observe any side effects on your body then stop taking this drug. Take this medicine again only if your doctor advises you to do so.

  • What is the effect of Maxigard on the Heart?


    Side effects of Maxigard rarely affect the heart.



Severe Interaction of Maxigard with Other Drugs

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

Severe

Moderate



Maxigard Contraindications

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



Frequently asked Questions about Maxigard

  • Is this Maxigard habit forming or addictive?


    No, there is no any evidence that Maxigard is addictive.

Maxigard Interactions with Food and Alcohol

  • Interaction between Food and Maxigard


    Some foods when eaten with Maxigard can alter the onset of actions. Discuss this with your doctor.

  • Interaction between Alcohol and Maxigard


    Consuming Maxigard 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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