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Imipenem
How Imipenem works
Imipenem is an antibiotic. It kills bacteria by preventing them from forming their own protective covering which is required for their survival in the human body.
Side Effects
Nausea, Vomiting, Seizure
Usage
Imipenem is used in serious bacterial infections
It is used in infections of various body parts like skin and soft tissues, urinary tract, blood, brain and lungs (pneumonia).
Frequently Asked Questions
Q. Is imipenem a penicillin or beta lactam drug?Imipenem is not a penicillin drug. It is a carbapenem beta-lactam antibiotic
Q. Is Imipenem nephrotoxic or cause seizures?Ganciclovir along with Imipenem can increase risk of seizures. Imipenem generally not been shown to cause nephrotoxicity. Please consult your doctor if you experience these side effects
Q. What is imipenem-cilastatin used for?Imipenem and cilastatin are used as combination therapy for bacterial infections. Cilastatin reduces the inactivation of imipenem from enzymes released from kidney and extends their spectrum of activity
Q. What organisms does Imipenem cover?Imipenem is active against most of the gram-positive and gram-negative bacteria, aerobes as well as anaerobes. It is effective against pseudomonas, legionella, and acinetobacter, and many other; not treatable by other antibiotics.
