Cilnem 500 mg STERILE POWDER FOR SOLUTION FOR INFUSION
PDF Leaflet Revision Date: 24 May 2022
Clinical Summary
Quick overview from the medicine insert
Indication
Treatment of infections caused by susceptible bacteria.
Dosage (summary)
1-2 g daily in divided doses; max 4 g/day.
Special Populations
- Renal impairment
- Elderly
- Paediatric patients
Pregnancy & Breastfeeding
Not recommended in pregnancy; excreted in breast milk.
Key Drug Interactions
- Valproic acid
- Ganciclovir
- Oral anticoagulants
Contraindications
- Hypersensitivity to imipenem or cilastatin
- Meningitis
Common side effects
- Nausea
- Diarrhoea
- Seizures
- Rash
Counselling Points
- Avoid in pregnancy
- Monitor for allergic reactions
- Report severe diarrhoea
Serious warnings
- Risk of seizures in renal impairment
- Monitor hepatic function
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