How long can I take imipenem?

How long can I take imipenem?

Imipenem and cilastatin is usually given as long as needed until your infection has cleared or you have been symptom-free for at least 48 hours. Use this medicine for the full prescribed length of time, even if your symptoms quickly improve.

How do I give imipenem?

Imipenem and cilastatin injection comes as a powder to be mixed with liquid to be injected intravenously (into a vein) or intramuscularly (into a muscle). When imipenem and cilastatin is injected intravenously, it is usually infused (injected slowly) over a period of 20 minutes to 1 hour every 6 or 8 hours.

Can imipenem be given orally?

Absorption and distribution. Imipenem is not absorbed by the oral route. No accumulation of imipenem is reported following multiple dosing with cilastatin. Imipenem and cilastatin are both widely distributed in multiple fluids and tissues.

What is imipenem used for?

IMIPENEM; CILASTATIN (i mi PEN em; sye la STAT in) is a carbapenem antibiotic. It is used to treat certain kinds of bacterial infections. It will not work for colds, flu, or other viral infections.

Who should not take imipenem?

chronic kidney disease stage 3B (moderate) chronic kidney disease stage 4 (severe) chronic kidney disease stage 5 (failure) kidney disease with likely reduction in kidney function.

Is imipenem safe in renal failure?

During treatment by CAVHD, the clearance rate of imipenem raises 15%-25% and that of cilastatin 335%-600%. For this reason, we conclude that the use of the fixed dose combination (500 mg/500 mg) b.i.d. in patients with acute renal failure treated by CAVHD may be justified.

Can imipenem be given at home?

How should I use this medicine? This medicine is for infusion into a vein. It is usually given by a healthcare professional in a hospital or clinic setting. In rare cases, you might get this medicine at home.

Can imipenem cause seizures?

Abstract. Imipenem-cilastatin is a broad spectrum antibiotic that is generally used for antibiotic-resistant hospital-acquired infections. Imipenem has been reported to cause CNS toxicity including seizures in 1.5-10% of patients.

What are the side effects of meropenem?

Side Effects

• Bluish lips or skin.
• cold, clammy skin.
• fast heartbeat.
• fast, weak pulse.
• itching, skin rash.
• lightheadedness.
• rapid, shallow breathing.

Does meropenem cause weight gain?

Tell your doctor right away if you have any serious side effects, such as: easy bruising/bleeding, hearing changes (such as decreased hearing, ringing in the ears), mental/mood changes (such as confusion), numb/tingling skin, swelling ankles/feet, unusual weight gain, unusual tiredness.

Can meropenem cause death?

Deaths in 5 patients were assessed as possibly related to meropenem; 36 (1.2%) patients had meropenem discontinued because of adverse events. Many patients in these trials were severely ill and had multiple background diseases, physiological impairments and were receiving multiple other drug therapies.

Can meropenem make you tired?

a seizure (convulsions); sores or white patches in your mouth or throat (yeast infection or “thrush”); severe tingling or numbness; or. low red blood cells (anemia)–pale skin, unusual tiredness, feeling light-headed or short of breath, cold hands and feet.

Does meropenem affect kidney?

In summary, meropenem has an excellent safety profile and is therefore suitable for use in elderly and/or renally impaired patients.

What pills cause rapid weightloss?

What drugs are approved for weight loss?

• Bupropion-naltrexone (Contrave)
• Liraglutide (Saxenda)
• Orlistat (Xenical)
• Phentermine-topiramate (Qsymia)

Is meropenem a strong antibiotic?

Meropenem (Merrem) is considered one of the stronger antibiotics. It works against many types of bacteria and treats severe or complicated infections when other antibiotics may not be enough.