Primapen 500 mg/500 mg Injection
Product Info
Prescription required | Yes |
Marketer | Neon Laboratories Ltd |
Active Ingredient | Imipenem (500mg) + Cilastatin (500mg) |
Storage | Store below 30°C |
Habit Forming | No |
Therapeutic Class | ANTI INFECTIVES |
User Rating | 4.6 |
User Reviews | 673 |
FAQ
For how long is Primapen 500 mg/500 mg used?
Duration of treatment with Primapen 500 mg/500 mg depends on the severity of your infection, which will be decided by your doctor.
How long does Primapen 500 mg/500 mg take to work?
Usually, Primapen 500 mg/500 mg starts working soon after taking it. However, it may take some days to kill all the harmful bacteria and make you feel better.
What if you forget to take Primapen Injection?
If you miss a dose of Primapen 500 mg/500 mg, please consult your doctor.
Primapen 500 mg/500 mg Injection Reviews
Primapen 500 mg/500 mg is a combination of antibiotic medicines. It is prescribed to treat various types of severe bacterial infections. It fights against the infection-causing microorganisms to prevent further infections.
Primapen 500 mg/500 mg should only be administered under the supervision of a healthcare professional. Do not miss any scheduled appointments for taking this medicine. The course of the medicine should be completed even if you feel better.
The common side effects of this medicine are nausea, vomiting, diarrhea, rashes, etc. You may also experience injection site redness, swelling, and pain that goes away with time. If any of the side effects get aggravated, you must consult your doctor immediately. If you experience any allergic reaction (rashes, itching, swelling, shortness of breath, etc.), you must seek immediate medical help.
Before taking this medicine, you should tell your doctor if you are taking any medicines for any health condition. Pregnant or breastfeeding women should also consult with their doctor before taking it. Avoid drinking alcohol as it can cause excessive drowsiness with this medicine. It usually does not impair your ability to drive, but you should not drive if it makes you feel sleepy or dizzy.
Primapen 500 mg/500 mg should only be administered under the supervision of a healthcare professional. Do not miss any scheduled appointments for taking this medicine. The course of the medicine should be completed even if you feel better.
The common side effects of this medicine are nausea, vomiting, diarrhea, rashes, etc. You may also experience injection site redness, swelling, and pain that goes away with time. If any of the side effects get aggravated, you must consult your doctor immediately. If you experience any allergic reaction (rashes, itching, swelling, shortness of breath, etc.), you must seek immediate medical help.
Before taking this medicine, you should tell your doctor if you are taking any medicines for any health condition. Pregnant or breastfeeding women should also consult with their doctor before taking it. Avoid drinking alcohol as it can cause excessive drowsiness with this medicine. It usually does not impair your ability to drive, but you should not drive if it makes you feel sleepy or dizzy.
How Primapen 500 mg/500 mg Injection Works
Primapen 500 mg/500 mg is a combination of two medicines: Imipenem and Cilastatin. Imipenem is an antibiotic. It works by preventing the formation of the bacterial protective covering which is essential for the survival of bacteria in the human body. Cilastatin is dehydropeptidase I inhibitor which blocks the activity of an enzyme (dehydropeptidase I) that causes breakdown of Imipenem. Hence, it helps Imipenem stay active in your body for a longer period of time.
How to Use Primapen 500 mg/500 mg Injection
Your doctor or nurse will give you this medicine. Kindly do not self administer.
Benefits of Primapen 500 mg/500 mg Injection
- In Severe bacterial infections: Primapen 500 mg/500 mg works by killing bacteria which can cause serious infections. It is used to treat many different types of bacterial infections. It is given by a doctor or nurse into a vein and should not be self-administered. Primapen 500 mg/500 mg usually makes you feel better very quickly but you should continue taking it as prescribed even when you feel better to make sure that all bacteria are killed and do not become resistant.
Uses of Primapen 500 mg/500 mg Injection
- Severe bacterial infections
Primapen 500 mg/500 mg Injection Side Effects
Safety Tips
Breast feeding
SAFE IF PRESCRIBED
Primapen 500 mg/500 mg is probably safe to use during breastfeeding. Limited human data suggests that the drug does not represent any significant risk to the baby.
Pregnancy
CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR
Primapen 500 mg/500 mg may be unsafe to use during pregnancy. Although there are limited studies in humans, animal studies have shown harmful effects on the developing baby. Your doctor will weigh the benefits and any potential risks before prescribing it to you. Please consult your doctor.
Driving
UNSAFE
Primapen 500 mg/500 mg may cause side effects which could affect your ability to drive.There are some side effects associated with this medicine (such as seeing, hearing, or feeling something that is not there) that may affect some patients' ability to drive.
Alcohol
CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR
It is not known whether it is safe to consume alcohol with Primapen 500 mg/500 mg. Please consult your doctor.
Kidney
CAUTION
Primapen 500 mg/500 mg should be used with caution in patients with kidney disease. Dose adjustment of Primapen 500 mg/500 mg may be needed. Please consult your doctor.
Liver
CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR
There is limited information available on the use of Primapen 500 mg/500 mg in patients with liver disease. Please consult your doctor.
Quick Tips
- It is given by a drip into a vein (intravenous infusion) over 20 to 60 minutes.
- Diarrhea may occur as a side effect but should stop when your course is complete. Inform your doctor if it doesn't stop or if you find blood in your stools.
- Your doctor may monitor your liver and kidney function while you are having treatment with this medication.
- Tell you doctor if you are allergic to penicillin as this medicine should be avoided or used with caution in penicillin allergy.
- Inform your doctor if you are pregnant, planning to conceive, or breastfeeding.
- Primapen 500 mg/500 mg is used to treat severe bacterial infections, including those acquired in hospital and those involving many different types of bacteria.