Cilastatin
Description
Cilastatin is a dehydropeptidase inhibitor that is used in a combination with imipenem to increase its effectiveness. This combination is used in treating infections such as lower respiratory tract infections, urinary tract infections, intraabdominal infections, bacterial septicemia, etc. caused by various types of bacteria.
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Side effects
Major & minor side effects for Cilastatin
- Nausea
- Vomiting
- Rash
- Hives
- Itching of skin
Uses of Cilastatin
What is it prescribed for?
- Lower Respiratory Tract Infection
- Urinary Tract Infection
- Intra-abdominal Infection
- Bacterial Septicemia
- Bone and Joint infections
- Endocarditis
- Skin and Skin Structure Infection
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Concerns
Commonly asked questions
- Onset of actionThe amount of time required for this medicine to show its action is not clinically established.
- Duration of effectThe amount of time for which this medicine remains active in the body is not clinically established.
- Safe with alcohol?Interaction with alcohol is unknown. It is advisable to consult your doctor before consumption.
- Is it habit forming?No habit-forming tendencies were reported.
- Usage in pregnancy?This medicine is not recommended for use in pregnant women unless absolutely necessary. All the risks and benefits should be discussed with the doctor before receiving this medicine.
- Usage while breast-feeding?This medicine is not recommended for use in breastfeeding women unless absolutely necessary. All the risks and benefits should be discussed with the doctor before receiving this medicine.
Allergy
This medicine is not recommended for use in patients with a known allergy to cilastatin or any other inactive ingredients present along with it.
Warnings for special population
Pregnancy
This medicine is not recommended for use in pregnant women unless absolutely necessary. All the risks and benefits should be discussed with the doctor before receiving this medicine.
Breast-feeding
This medicine is not recommended for use in breastfeeding women unless absolutely necessary. All the risks and benefits should be discussed with the doctor before receiving this medicine.
General warnings
Missed Dose
Since this medicine is administered by a qualified healthcare professional in the clinic or hospital setting, the likelihood of a missed dose is very low.
Overdose
Since this medicine is administered in the hospital or clinic setting by a qualified healthcare professional, the likelihood of an overdose is very low. However, emergency medical treatment will be initiated by the doctor if an overdose is suspected.
All drugs interact differently for person to person. You should check all the possible interactions with your doctor before starting any medicine.
Interaction with Alcohol
Description
Interaction with alcohol is unknown. It is advisable to consult your doctor before consumption.
Instructions
Interaction with alcohol is unknown. It is advisable to consult your doctor before consumption.
Interaction with Medicine
Doxepin
Abacavir
Diltiazem
Cyclosporine
Disease interactions
Disease
Information not available.
Food interactions
Information not available.
Lab interactions
Information not available.
This medicine should be administered only by a qualified healthcare professional. Inform the doctor if you have a known history of allergy to this medicine. Report to the doctor all your current medicines as well as your medical conditions before receiving this medicine. Report any undesired side effects to the doctor immediately.
Miscelleneous
How it works
This medicine prevents the breakdown of imipenem in the kidneys and thus increases its effectiveness.
Legal Status
Classification
Category
Dehydropeptidase inhibitor
Schedule
Schedule H
Cilastatin [Internet]. Pubchem.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov. 2018 [cited 11 April 2018]. Available from:
Cilastatin - DrugBank [Internet]. Drugbank.ca. 2018 [cited 11 April 2018]. Available from:
[Internet]. Accessdata.fda.gov. 2018 [cited 11 April 2018]. Available from:
Information on this page was last updated on 30 Apr 2018
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