Imipenem + Cilastatin

Imipenem is a carbapenem antibiotic with very broad coverage. Cilastatin is added to stop the kidneys breaking imipenem down.

What Imipenem + Cilastatin Is Used For

• Severe hospital infections
• Intra-abdominal infections
• Pneumonia and lung infections
• Complicated urinary tract and kidney infections
• Blood infections

Common Side Effects

• Nausea and vomiting
• Diarrhoea
• Pain at the injection site
• Seizures (rare)

Precautions

Imipenem is given in hospital. Tell your doctor if you are allergic to penicillins or cephalosporins, have epilepsy, kidney problems or take valproate, as it lowers valproate levels sharply.

This page is general information only. It is not a substitute for advice from your doctor or pharmacist, and it does not include dosage. Always follow the directions given to you and read the leaflet inside the pack.