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Cilastatin Sodium,Imipenem Monohydrate – Uses, Dosage, and Brands in UAE

Brand Name: IMIPENEM CILASTATIN
Strength: 500 mg,500 mg | Form: Powder For Solution For Intravenous Injection
Price in UAE: AED 596.50
Available in UAE pharmacies

About Cilastatin Sodium,Imipenem Monohydrate

Class:|Carbapenem antibiotic combination. Use:|Treatment of severe bacterial infections including complicated intra-abdominal infections, severe pneumonia, and infections caused by multidrug-resistant organisms. Adult dose:|500 mg of imipenem and 500 mg of cilastatin every 6 to 8 hours, depending on infection severity and renal function. Pediatric dose:|15 mg/kg of imipenem and cilastatin every 6 hours, not exceeding 2 g/day, for children over 3 months old. Side effects:|Nausea, vomiting

Drug Class

|Carbapenem antibiotic combination.

Uses & Indications

|Treatment of severe bacterial infections including complicated intra-abdominal infections, severe pneumonia, and infections caused by multidrug-resistant organisms.

Storage Requirements

Not available

Manufacturer & Packaging

Manufacturer: Labatec-Pharma S.A., SWITZERLAND

Package Size

10 Glass Vials (Powder)

Price & Supplier

Price in UAE: AED 596.50

Dosage Information

Adult Dose

|500 mg of imipenem and 500 mg of cilastatin every 6 to 8 hours, depending on infection severity and renal function.

Pediatric Dose

|15 mg/kg of imipenem and cilastatin every 6 hours, not exceeding 2 g/day, for children over 3 months old.

Side Effects

|Nausea, vomiting, diarrhea, rash, injection site reactions, seizures (rare), and allergic reactions.

Contraindications & Precautions

|Hypersensitivity to imipenem

Important Warnings

Not available

Other Brands & Strengths Available in UAE

Different brands and strengths of Cilastatin Sodium,Imipenem Monohydrate available in UAE pharmacies:

CILANEM 500 mg,500 mg Powder For Solution For Injection IMIPENEM CILASTATIN 500 mg,500 mg Powder For Solution For Intravenous Injection IMIPENEM CILASTATIN 500 mg,500 mg Powder For Solution For Intravenous Injection IMIPENEM CILASTATIN 500 mg,500 mg Powder For Solution For Intravenous Injection MAXINEM 500 mg,500 mg Powder For Solution For Injection TIENAM 500 mg,500 mg Powder For Solution For Injection TIENAM 500 mg,500 mg Powder For Solution For Intravenous Injection

Medical Disclaimer

This information is for educational purposes only and should not replace professional medical advice. Always consult with a licensed healthcare provider or pharmacist in the UAE before taking any medication. The information presented here is specific to medicines available in UAE pharmacies and is regularly updated to ensure accuracy for patients and healthcare professionals in the United Arab Emirates.

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