Cilanem 1000 Mg/1000 Mg Injection

Dr. Emily Brown

Dr. Ryan Mitchell

SKU

CMS2806

USA Brand Name

Carbapenem

Strength

1000+1000mg

Generic Name

Imipenem + Cilastatin

Manufacturer

Sun Pharmaceutical, India

## Cilanem 1000 Mg+1000 Mg Injection (Imipenem and Cilastatin)

## What Is The Generic Name For Cilanem:

Imipenem and Cilastatin is the generic version for Cilanem

## Which USA Brand is Equivalent To Cilanem 1000 Mg+1000 Mg Injection (Imipenem and Cilastatin):

Carbapenem

## About Cilanem 1000 Mg+1000 Mg Injection (Imipenem and Cilastatin):

Cilanem 1000 Mg+1000 Mg Injection contains Imipenem 500 mg and Cilastatin 500 mg which is used in the treatment of serious Bacterial Infections . This injection must be administered by a doctor or a nurse but you can buy it from all the leading online pharmacy stores, drugstores and medical supply stores if you have a doctor’s prescription.

## Manufacturer :

One of the top leading company, Sun Pharmaceuticals (India) is manufacturing Cilanem 1000 Mg+1000 Mg Injection. It can be purchased from our online pharmacy.

## Strength :

Cilanem 1000 Mg+1000 Mg Injection contains Imipenem 500 mg and Cilastatin 500 mg per 10 ml of injection. This combination may also be available in other substitutes at any of the leading online pharmacy stores, drugstores, and medical supply stores.

## What Are The Uses Of The Cilanem 1000 Mg+1000 Mg Injection (Imipenem and Cilastatin):

Cilanem 1000 Mg+1000 Mg Injection is used to treat serious Bacterial Infections:

Skin and soft tissue Infections

Urinary Tract Infections

Blood infections

Brain Infections

Lungs Infections

## How Cilanem 1000 Mg+1000 Mg Injection (Imipenem and Cilastatin) Works:

Cilanem 1000 Mg+1000 Mg Injection works as:

Imipenem kills the bacteria by preventing them from forming their own protective covering which is required for their survival in the human body.

Cilastatin basically blocks the enzymes which destroys the antibiotics.

## Before You Use Cilanem 1000 Mg+1000 Mg Injection (Imipenem and Cilastatin):

Make sure that:

You are not allergic to its contents

You have informed the doctor about your Pre-existing diseases, Surgeries, Medications, Food Habits, Supplements, etc.

## What Should You Avoid While Taking Cilanem 1000 Mg+1000 Mg Injection (Imipenem and Cilastatin):

You should avoid taking alcohol

You should strictly avoid taking Medicines without prescriptions

## When Not To Use Cilanem 1000 Mg+1000 Mg Injection (Imipenem and Cilastatin):

You should avoid Cilanem 1000 Mg+1000 Mg Injection if you:

Have ever noticed any Allergy/Hypersensitivity to it or any of its contents

Have severe Kidney or Liver Diseases

Have urinary Problems

Have a history of fits/ seizures or brain problems

Have gastrointestinal disease or inflammation of large intestine

Are Pregnant/Conceiving/Breastfeeding

## Tell Your Doctor If You:

Are Hypersensitive to it

Are having any liver/ Kidney disease

Have Asthma , gastrointestinal disease, seizures, any brain disease, etc.

Have any other Infection or Disease

Are Pregnant/ Breastfeeding women

Are having other Diseases, Drugs or Therapies

## Dosage :

Cilanem Injection contains Imipenem and Cilastatin, which is also available in various substitutes and must be administered by a doctor or a nurse only. Always consult your doctor for the frequency and dosage of the injection as age and severity of the disease differ from person to person.

Adults are advised to take Cilanem 1000 Mg+1000 Mg Injection at a fixed time and must be injected by a doctor or a nurse. Do not self administer the drug. It is not recommended for the infants and the children having severe brain infection and weighing less than 30 kg and has kidney problems.

## How Much Of The Cilanem 1000 Mg+1000 Mg Injection (Imipenem and Cilastatin) to Be Used:

Patients are always advised to follow their doctor’s prescriptions and instructions to take Cilanem 1000 Mg+1000 Mg Injection. The dose which is to given is depending upon the severity of the infection.

## How To Take The Cilanem 1000 Mg+1000 Mg Injection (Imipenem and Cilastatin):

Cilanem 1000 Mg+1000 Mg Injection should be administered by a doctor or a nurse. Do not self administer the injection.

## For How Long Should You Continue Using Cilanem 1000 Mg+1000 Mg Injection (Imipenem and Cilastatin)

You are always advised to take Cilanem 1000 Mg+1000 Mg Injection as prescribed by your doctor. Patients are not advised to take it for a longer time than recommended but they should complete the course.

## Overdose :

Contact your doctor immediately if you suspect an overdose.

## Missed Dose:

A missed dose of Cilanem 1000 Mg+1000 Mg Injection should be taken as soon as you remember that too after consulting with your doctor. Skip the dose if it is the time for the next dose. Do not double the dose for next time if you missed once.

## What Are The Side Effects Of The Cilanem 1000 Mg+1000 Mg Injection (Imipenem and Cilastatin)

Nausea/ Vomiting

Diarrhea

Hypersensitivity reactions

Anemia

Thrombocytopenia

Diarrhea

Fever with chills

Joint pain

Skin yellowing or Rashes

Heavy menstrual bleeding

Tooth discoloration

Altered sense of taste

## What Are The Common Drug Interactions:

Cilanem may interact with other medicines, which can produce some adverse effects or cause your drug not to work properly. Hence, always tell your doctor if you are on Vitamins, other Drugs or Herbal Supplements. It interacts with the following medicines:

Allopurinol

Immunosuppressants

Antibiotic Drugs

## Warning And Precaution:

Cilanem 1000 Mg+1000 Mg Injection should be used very cautiously in patients having:

Allergy to any of its contents

Clostridium Difficile-Associated Diarrhea

Drug Resistance

Other Intestinal disease

Impaired kidney/ Liver function

Cholestatic Jaundice

Consult your doctor for dosage adjustment and effective treatment if you have above conditions.

## Things To Remember:

Keep out of reach of children

Keep monitoring Kidney/Liver and Hematopoietic Functions while taking this medicine

Consult your doctor if you have any doubt related to the dose, time, and strength of the Injection

## Indications:

Do not stop taking Cilanem 1000 Mg+1000 Mg Injection on your own in between the course or do not take it for longer than recommended by your physician

## Storage :

Store Cilanem injection at cool temperature in clean and dry place. Make sure that the injection is not damaged or leaked.