CILAST 1gm Injection

Working
Imipenem + Cilastatin is a medication combination that contains both Imipenem and Cilastatin. Imipenem is a type of antibiotic. It works by preventing the formation of the bacterial protective coating, which is required for bacteria to survive in the human body. Cilastatin is a dehydropeptidase I inhibitor that inhibits the activity of an enzyme (dehydropeptidase I) that causes Imipenem breakdown. As a result, it allows Imipenem to remain active in your body for a longer period of time.

Side Effects

Swelling, redness, pain, or soreness at the injection site are all possible side effects. This medication may also cause nausea, vomiting, or diarrhoea in rare cases. Inform your doctor or pharmacist right away if any of these effects persist or worsen.

Remember that your doctor has prescribed this medication because the benefit to you outweighs the risk of side effects. Many people who take this medication have no serious side effects.

Precautions

• If you experience any of the following serious side effects, contact your doctor immediately: dark urine, easy bruising/bleeding, hearing changes (such as decreased hearing, ringing in the ears), mental/mood changes (such as confusion, hallucinations), persistent sore throat/fever, tingling hands/feet, yellowing eyes/skin, muscle twitching/spasms.
• If any of the following rare but serious side effects occur, seek medical attention immediately: seizures, unusual weakness.
• This medication may cause a severe intestinal condition in rare cases due to the bacteria C. difficile. This condition can develop during treatment or weeks to months after it has ended. Inform your doctor right away if you experience persistent diarrhoea, abdominal or stomach pain/cramping, or blood/mucus in your stool.
• Kidney function declines as you grow older. This medication is removed by the kidneys. Elderly people may be at greater risk for side effects while using this drug.
• During pregnancy, this medication should be used only when clearly needed. Discuss the risks and benefits with your doctor.
  Tell your doctor or pharmacist if you are allergic to either of its ingredients, or to other carbapenems (such as meropenem), or to penicillins or cephalosporins, or if you have any other allergies. Inactive ingredients in this product may cause allergic reactions or other problems. For more information, consult your pharmacist.
• Inform your doctor or pharmacist of your medical history, particularly of: brain disorders (such as seizures, head injury, tumour), kidney disease, liver disease, and stomach/intestinal diseases, before using this medication (such as colitis).
• This medication may impair the effectiveness of live bacterial vaccines (such as typhoid vaccine). Before receiving any immunizations or vaccinations, inform your doctor that you are taking this medication.