IMIPENEM AND CILASTATIN FOR INJECTION USP
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Active Ingredient: IMIPENEM, CILASTATIN (CILASTATIN SODIUM)
Product Overview
About IMIPENEM AND CILASTATIN FOR INJECTION USP
IMIPENEM AND CILASTATIN FOR INJECTION USP is a sterile, lyophilized powder for reconstitution containing imipenem and cilastatin for injection. It is a broad-spectrum antibiotic combination used to treat various bacterial infections.
Key Benefits & Uses
- Treatment of complicated urinary tract infections (cUTIs) caused by susceptible strains of Pseudomonas aeruginosa, Enterobacter cloacae, Serratia marcescens, and other susceptible bacteria.
- Treatment of intra-abdominal infections caused by susceptible strains of Escherichia coli, Klebsiella pneumoniae, Bacteroides fragilis, and other susceptible bacteria.
- Treatment of bacterial septicemia caused by susceptible strains of Pseudomonas aeruginosa, Escherichia coli, Klebsiella pneumoniae, and other susceptible bacteria.
Active Ingredient & Action
IMIPENEM, a carbapenem antibiotic, works by inhibiting bacterial cell wall synthesis. CILASTATIN (CILASTATIN SODIUM), a dehydropeptidase inhibitor, protects imipenem from degradation by bacterial dehydropeptidase I, thereby enhancing its antibacterial activity.
Important Notes
IMIPENEM AND CILASTATIN FOR INJECTION USP should be administered under the guidance of a healthcare professional. It is essential to monitor renal function and adjust the dosage accordingly. The product should not be used in patients with a history of hypersensitivity to imipenem or cilastatin.
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