Imipenem + Cilastatin Pharmacology

Imipenem + Cilastatin

About Imipenem + Cilastatin
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Mechanism of Action of Imipenem + Cilastatin
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Pharmacokinets of Imipenem + Cilastatin
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Onset of Action for Imipenem + Cilastatin
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Duration of Action for Imipenem + Cilastatin
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Half Life of Imipenem + Cilastatin
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Side Effects of Imipenem + Cilastatin
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Contra-indications of Imipenem + Cilastatin
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Special Precautions while taking Imipenem + Cilastatin
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Pregnancy Related Information
Use with caution
Old Age Related Information
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Breast Feeding Related Information
Use with caution
Children Related Information
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Indications for Imipenem + Cilastatin
1.Infections of lower respiratory tract and urinary tract
2.Intra-abdominal and gynecologic infections
3.Bacterial septicemia
4.Bone and joint infections
5.Skin and skin structure infections
6.Endocarditis
7.Polymicrobic infections due to susceptible microorganisms
Interactions for Imipenem + Cilastatin
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Typical Dosage for Imipenem + Cilastatin
Adult:
IV: 125, 250, or 500 mg dose over 20 to 30 min
IM: 500 to 750 mg every 12 h. Max: 1,500 mg/day
Children: Less than 40 kg: IM 60 mg/kg/day
Schedule of Imipenem + Cilastatin
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Storage Requirements for Imipenem + Cilastatin
Store unreconstituted powder at or below 77?F in a well closed container. Keep out of the reach of children
Effects of Missed Dosage of Imipenem + Cilastatin
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Effects of Overdose of Imipenem + Cilastatin
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Imipenem

About Imipenem
An intravenous ?-lactam antibiotic, Carbapenem derivative, Antibiotic
Mechanism of Action of Imipenem
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Pharmacokinets of Imipenem
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Onset of Action for Imipenem
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Duration of Action for Imipenem
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Half Life of Imipenem
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Side Effects of Imipenem
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Contra-indications of Imipenem
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Special Precautions while taking Imipenem
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Pregnancy Related Information
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Old Age Related Information
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Breast Feeding Related Information
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Children Related Information
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Indications for Imipenem
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Interactions for Imipenem
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Typical Dosage for Imipenem
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Schedule of Imipenem
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Storage Requirements for Imipenem
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Effects of Missed Dosage of Imipenem
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Effects of Overdose of Imipenem
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Cilastatin

About Cilastatin
Enzyme inhibitor, Antibiotic resistance reducer to imipenem
Mechanism of Action of Cilastatin
Cilastatin is an inhibitor of dehydropeptidase I, an enzyme found in the brush border of the renal tubules. It is given as the sodium salt with imipenem to prevent its renal metabolism and protect against nephrotoxic effects
Pharmacokinets of Cilastatin
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Onset of Action for Cilastatin
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Duration of Action for Cilastatin
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Half Life of Cilastatin
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Side Effects of Cilastatin
1.Diarrhea
2.Fever
3.Rashes
4.Nausea
5.Vomiting
Contra-indications of Cilastatin
Hypersensitivity to these drugs
Special Precautions while taking Cilastatin
Renal Failure
Pregnancy Related Information
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Old Age Related Information
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Breast Feeding Related Information
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Children Related Information
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Indications for Cilastatin
Used in association with the antibiotic, imipenem, to prevent its inactivation
Interactions for Cilastatin
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Typical Dosage for Cilastatin
Combined with imipenem, equal part with imipenem
Schedule of Cilastatin
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Storage Requirements for Cilastatin
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Effects of Missed Dosage of Cilastatin
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Effects of Overdose of Cilastatin
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Home Delivery for Imipenem + Cilastatin in Your City

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