Imipenem Overview Categories 6 Anti-infective drugs6.2 Antibiotics, systemic6.2.1 Beta-lactam drugs6.2.1.4 Other inhibitors of cell wall synthesis Page headings Overview Primary Characterstics Indications Pharmacokinetics Contraindications Drug Interactions Side Effects Dosage High Risk Groups Warning / Precautions Storage Conditions Interference in Pathology Brands of Imipenem Manufacturers of Imipenem Primary Characterstics Indications Back to top Pharmacokinetics Back to top Contraindications Back to top Drug Interactions Back to top Side Effects Back to top Dosage Imipenem's dosage details are as follows: Dose Single Dose Frequency Route Instructions Adult Dosage 4 mg4 (4)As recommended.Life threating infection.250 to 500 mg380 (375)12 hourlyIMIn combination with Cilastatin. Given over 20 to 30 minutes.1 to 2 g1.5 (1.5)As recommended.IV-infDaily in 3-4 div.doses, in combination with Cilastatin.1 to 750 g380 (375.5)As recommended.IV-infGiven over 40 to 60 min. Paedriatic Dosage (20kg) 15 to 25 mg/kg20 (20)6 hourlyIV InfusionTotal dose should not exceed 2g. Neonatal Dosage (3kg) 15 mg/kg15 (15)8 hourlyIV InfusionNot recommended under 3 month High Risk Groups Back to top Warning / Precautions Back to top Storage Conditions Back to top Interference in Pathology Back to top Brands / Trade Names of Imipenem Back to top Manufacturers of Imipenem in Pakistan Bosch Cirin Crest Highnoon Matrix Obs Rotex Back to top Previous Drug Generic - Next Drug Generic
Imipenem Overview Categories 6 Anti-infective drugs6.2 Antibiotics, systemic6.2.1 Beta-lactam drugs6.2.1.4 Other inhibitors of cell wall synthesis Page headings Overview Primary Characterstics Indications Pharmacokinetics Contraindications Drug Interactions Side Effects Dosage High Risk Groups Warning / Precautions Storage Conditions Interference in Pathology Brands of Imipenem Manufacturers of Imipenem Primary Characterstics Indications Back to top Pharmacokinetics Back to top Contraindications Back to top Drug Interactions Back to top Side Effects Back to top Dosage Imipenem's dosage details are as follows: Dose Single Dose Frequency Route Instructions Adult Dosage 4 mg4 (4)As recommended.Life threating infection.250 to 500 mg380 (375)12 hourlyIMIn combination with Cilastatin. Given over 20 to 30 minutes.1 to 2 g1.5 (1.5)As recommended.IV-infDaily in 3-4 div.doses, in combination with Cilastatin.1 to 750 g380 (375.5)As recommended.IV-infGiven over 40 to 60 min. Paedriatic Dosage (20kg) 15 to 25 mg/kg20 (20)6 hourlyIV InfusionTotal dose should not exceed 2g. Neonatal Dosage (3kg) 15 mg/kg15 (15)8 hourlyIV InfusionNot recommended under 3 month High Risk Groups Back to top Warning / Precautions Back to top Storage Conditions Back to top Interference in Pathology Back to top Brands / Trade Names of Imipenem Back to top Manufacturers of Imipenem in Pakistan Bosch Cirin Crest Highnoon Matrix Obs Rotex Back to top Previous Drug Generic - Next Drug Generic