Linem 500mg/500mg Powder for Injection

Linem 500mg/500mg Powder for 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 Linem 500mg/500mg Powder for 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 Linem 500mg/500mg Powder for Injection.

Linem 500mg/500mg Powder for 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 Linem 500mg/500mg Powder for 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.

• Vomiting

• Nausea

• Allergic Reaction

• Confusion

• Diarrhoea

• Fever

• Rash

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.

• 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.

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.

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