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Imipenem is an allopathic medicine The correct dosage of Imipenem depends on the patient's age, gender, and medical history. This information has been provided in detail in the dosage section.
Imipenem is used to treat the following -
Main Benefits
Other Benefits
This is the usual dosage recommended in most common treatment cases. Please remember that every patient and their case is different, so the dosage can be different based on the disease, route of administration, patient's age and medical history.
Find the right dosage based on disease and age
Age Group | Dosage |
Based on research, the following side effects have been observed when Imipenem is used -
Severe
Moderate
Mild
Is the use of Imipenem safe for pregnant women?
There are no side effects of Imipenem in pregnant women.
Is the use of Imipenem safe during breastfeeding?
Imipenem does not show any side effects in breastfeeding women.
What is the effect of Imipenem on the Kidneys?
Imipenem has very mild side effects on the kidneys.
What is the effect of Imipenem on the Liver?
Imipenem is completely safe for the liver.
What is the effect of Imipenem on the Heart?
Using Imipenem does not have any harmful effects on the heart.
Imipenem should not be taken with following medicines due to severe side effects it may cause to patients -
Severe
Moderate
If you are suffering from any of the following diseases, you should not take Imipenem unless your doctor advises you to do so -
Is this Imipenem habit forming or addictive?
No, you will not get addicted to Imipenem.
Is it safe to drive or operate heavy machinery when consuming?
No, you should not drive or operate heavy machinery after taking Imipenem as you may feel sleepy.
Is it safe?
Imipenem is safe but it is important to consult a doctor before taking it.
Is it able to treat mental disorders?
No, the use of Imipenem in mental disorders is not effective.
Interaction between Food and Imipenem
Taking Imipenem with food does not cause any problems.
Interaction between Alcohol and Imipenem
It is difficult to say anything about the effect of Imipenem and alcohol. No research has been done on this yet.
This medicine data has been created by -
B.Pharma, Pharmacy
5 Years of Experience
References
US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) [Internet]. Maryland. USA; Package leaflet information for the user; Primaxin® (imipenem and cilastatin)
KD Tripathi. [link]. Seventh Edition. New Delhi, India: Jaypee Brothers Medical Publishers; 2013: Page No 731
April Hazard Vallerand, Cynthia A. Sanoski. [link]. Sixteenth Edition. Philadelphia, China: F. A. Davis Company; 2019: Page No 676-678