Ime-Cila 500 Mg Injection (Imipenem 500mg / Cilastatin 500mg)

Ime-Cila 500 Mg Injection

Ime Cila 500mg Inj is a combination of Imipenem and Cilastatin. It is an antibiotic medicine.

Uses of Ime Cila 500mg Inj

For the treatment of infection of the lung, airways, urinary tract, bones, joints, stomach and surrounding organs like pancreas, liver, gallbladder, etc. It is also used for the treatment of infection in the inner lining of the heart and blood infections

Contraindications of Ime Cila 500mg Inj

If you are allergic to Imipenem, Cilastatin or any ingredients of this injection
If you are allergic to similar antibiotics like Meropenem, Biapenem and Doripenem

Side effects of Ime Cila 500mg Inj

Nausea, diarrhoea, vomiting and stomach discomforts
Low blood pressure, fever, fits, dizziness and sleepiness
Itching, rashes and skin allergies

Other General Warnings

Talk to your doctor if
If you experience any allergic reactions which can be sometimes very serious, reach out to the emergency department immediately
If you experience fits, mental confusion or you have a previous history or brain disease
If you experience black tarry stools and watery diarrhoea after taking this injection
If you experience other infections while on treatment with this medicine
If you have a pre-existing liver disorder or develops after taking this injection
If you have kidney disease, your dose needs to be reduced in that case
This medicine is not recommended to be used in children, especially with kidney problem

Mode of Action of Ime Cila 500mg Inj

How Does It Work?
Imipenem works by killing the bacteria responsible for infection by interrupting the formation of cell wall. Cilastatin helps imipenem work more effectively by preventing its metabolism by enzymes in kidneys and maintains its optimal levels to fight against infections.

Directions for Use of Ime Cila 500mg Inj

This medicine comes as an injection and it will be given in the hospital by your doctor or nurse
Do not self inject this medicine

Interactions of Ime Cila 500mg Inj

Interactions with other medicines
You may experience fits if you are taking an antiviral medicine like Ganciclovir
Medicines like Valproic acid used to treat fits may not be able to control fits
Increased chances of bleeding with Warfarin which can stop blood clotting
Medicines used to treat gout-like Probenecid

Storage and disposal of Ime Cila 500mg Inj

Store this medicine below 25°C
Do not freeze the reconstituted solution
Any unused portion should be discarded properly

Dosage of Ime Cila 500mg Inj

Overdose
Your doctor or nurse will give this injection in a hospital setting. Therefore, it is less likely to provide you with more or less of this medicine. If you experience any unwanted effects like fits, confusion, nausea, vomiting, low blood pressure and heart rate after taking this injection, inform your doctor or reach out to your nearest hospital.
Missed a Dose
It is unlikely that a dose may be missed, as this injection is administered in a hospital or clinic. However, if you think your doctor or nurse might have missed to give a scheduled dose of this injection, inform them immediately.