It comes as a solution for injection to be administered by a healthcare provider either into the vein or into the large muscle.
Surgical prophylaxis- As imipenem: 1 g on induction of anesth, followed by 1 g 3 hours later. Additional doses of 500 mg may be given at 8 and 16 hr after induction if needed.
IM- Susceptible infections- As imipenem: 500 or 750 mg 12 hourly.
Uncomplicated gonorrhoea- As imipenem: 500 mg as single dose.
Primaxin
Dosage & When it is to be taken
Adult: IV- Susceptible infections- As imipenem: 1-2 g/day in divided doses 6-8 hourly.Surgical prophylaxis- As imipenem: 1 g on induction of anesth, followed by 1 g 3 hours later. Additional doses of 500 mg may be given at 8 and 16 hr after induction if needed.
IM- Susceptible infections- As imipenem: 500 or 750 mg 12 hourly.
Uncomplicated gonorrhoea- As imipenem: 500 mg as single dose.
When it is not to be taken (Contraindications)
Hypersensitivity.Drug Name : Imipenem and Cilastatin
This medication is a broad spectrum beta-lactam antibiotic, prescribed for severe body infections.Trade Names/Brand Names of Imipenem and Cilastatin
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