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Imicelum 500 Mg/500 Mg Injection

Manufacturer :  Biocon
Medicine Composition :  Imipenem, Cilastatin
Prescription vs OTC : Prescription by Doctor required

About Imicelum 500 Mg/500 Mg Injection

Imicelum 500 Mg/500 Mg Injection is used to treat bacterial infections by impeding the growth of the bacteria’s cell wall. It is a carbapenem antibiotic.

Do not use Imicelum 500 Mg/500 Mg Injection if you are allergic to any of its ingredients, to amide-type local anesthetics like lidocaine, or to carbapenem antibiotics. Alert your doctor if you are pregnant, planning to be a pregnant or are lactating. Taking succinylcholine increases the chance of side effects of taking Imicelum 500 Mg/500 Mg Injection.

Imicelum 500 Mg/500 Mg Injection is found in an injection form that is usually injected at the doctor’s office or clinic itself. If you are to take it at home, make sure to take all instructions from the doctor on collect application method. Continue using it throughout the entire course schedule, even if you’re feeling better. Try to use it at the same time every day for better and more effective results.

The side effects of Imicelum 500 Mg/500 Mg Injection are rather mild and include diarrhea, pain, swelling, redness at injection area, vomiting and nausea.

    Information given here is based on the salt content of the medicine. Uses and effects of the medicine may vary from person to person. It is advisable to consult a Internal Medicine Specialist before using this medicine.

    What are the side effects of Imicelum 500 Mg/500 Mg Injection ?

    Information given here is based on the salt content of the medicine. Uses and effects of the medicine may vary from person to person. It is advisable to consult a Internal Medicine Specialist before using this medicine.

    Key highlights of Imicelum 500 Mg/500 Mg Injection

    • Is It safe with alcohol?

      Interaction with alcohol is unknown. Please consult your doctor.

    • Are there any pregnancy warnings?

      Imigem 500mg/500mg injection may be unsafe to use during pregnancy.
      Animal studies have shown adverse effects on the foetus, however, there are limited human studies. The benefits from use in pregnant women may be acceptable despite the risk. Please consult your doctor.

    • Are there any breast-feeding warnings?

      Imigem 500mg/500mg injection is probably safe to use during breastfeeding. Please consult your doctor.

    • Is it safe to drive while on this medicine?

      There is no data available. Please consult doctor before consuming the drug.

    • Does this affect kidney function?

      Caution to be advised in patients with impaired renal function.

    • Does this affect liver function?

      There is no data available. Please consult doctor before consuming the drug.

    Information given here is based on the salt content of the medicine. Uses and effects of the medicine may vary from person to person. It is advisable to consult a Internal Medicine Specialist before using this medicine.

    What are the substitutes for Imicelum 500 Mg/500 Mg Injection ?

    Below is the list of medicines, which have the same composition, strength and form as Imicelum 500 Mg/500 Mg Injection , and hence can be used as its substitute.

    Information given here is based on the salt content of the medicine. Uses and effects of the medicine may vary from person to person. It is advisable to consult a Internal Medicine Specialist before using this medicine.

    How does this medication work?

    This medicine works by binding and inactivating penicillin-binding proteins (PBPs) in the bacterial cell walls. This inactivation results in the bacterial cell wall being weakened and leads to cell lysis and eventually death.

      Information given here is based on the salt content of the medicine. Uses and effects of the medicine may vary from person to person. It is advisable to consult a Internal Medicine Specialist before using this medicine.

      References

      • Imipenem-Drug Information Portal [Internet].druginfo.nlm.nih.gov 2022 [Cited 28 May 2022].Available from:

        https://druginfo.nlm.nih.gov/drugportal/name/imipenem

      • Imipenem-DrugBank Online [Internet].go.drugbank.com 2022 [Cited 27 May 2022].Available from:

        https://go.drugbank.com/drugs/DB01598

      • IMIPENEM Tablet,solution-DailyMed [Internet].dailymed.nlm.nih.gov 2022 [Cited 27 May 2022].Available from:

        https://dailymed.nlm.nih.gov/dailymed/search.cfm?labeltype=all&query=IMIPENEM

      Disclaimer : The information produced here is best of our knowledge and experience and we have tried our best to make it as accurate and up-to-date as possible, but we would like to request that it should not be treated as a substitute for professional advice, diagnosis or treatment.

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      Written ByDrx Hina FirdousPhD (Pharmacology) Pursuing, M.Pharma (Pharmacology), B.Pharma - Certificate in Nutrition and Child CarePharmacology
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