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Imigem Injection

Manufactured byINTAS PHARMACEUTICALS LTD
ContainsImipenem (500 mg) + Cilastatin (500 mg)
Description
Imigem Injection is a combination of Imipenem and Cilastatin. It is used to treat various bacterial infections of the lungs, skin, bones, heart, stomach, blood, urinary tract, and female reproductive parts. This medicine works by killing the infection-causing bacteria. Imigem Injection can cause side effects like nausea, vomiting, diarrhoea, sweating, tiredness, pain at the site of the injection, etc. Consult your doctor if these side effects persist or worsen. Avoid driving vehicles and operating machines after receiving this medicine as it can make you feel dizzy. Imigem Injection is administered by a qualified healthcare professional in a clinic or a hospital setting. Your dose and duration of the treatment will be decided by your doctor based on the severity of your condition. Imigem Injection is not recommended if you are allergic to it. Inform about all your current medications and pre-existing medical conditions to your doctor before receiving this medicine. This will help your doctor to adjust your dose for avoiding any side effects. If you are pregnant or breastfeeding, consult your doctor before receiving this medicine.
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Side effects

Major & minor side effects for Imigem Injection

  • Nausea
  • Vomiting
  • Rash
  • Hives
  • Itching of skin
  • Injection site pain
  • Dizziness
  • Confusion
  • Increased sweating
  • Unusual tiredness or weakness
  • Diarrhoea
  • Upset stomach

Uses of Imigem Injection

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
  • Gynecological infections
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Concerns

Commonly asked questions

  • How long does it take for this medicine to take effect?
    The amount of time required for Imigem Injection to show its action is not clinically established.
  • How long do the effects of this medicine last?
    The amount of time for which Imigem Injection remains active in your body is not clinically established.
  • Is it safe to consume alcohol while taking this medicine?
    Interaction with alcohol is unknown. It is advisable to consult your doctor before consumption.
  • Is this a habit forming medicine?
    No habit-forming tendencies were reported for Imigem Injection.
  • Can this medicine be taken during pregnancy?
    Imigem Injection is not recommended for use during pregnancy as it may harm your developing foetus. Hence, consult your doctor if you are pregnant.
  • Can this medicine be taken while breast-feeding?
    Due to the lack of relevant safety information, Imigem Injection is not recommended for use while breastfeeding. Consult your doctor if you are breastfeeding.

Allergy

Imigem Injection is not recommended for use if you are allergic to it. Seek immediate medical attention if you notice any symptoms such as skin rash, itching/swelling (especially of the face/tongue/throat), severe dizziness, breathing difficulty, etc.
Warnings for special population

Pregnancy

Imigem Injection is not recommended for use during pregnancy as it may harm your developing foetus. Hence, consult your doctor if you are pregnant.

Breast-feeding

Due to the lack of relevant safety information, Imigem Injection is not recommended for use while breastfeeding. Consult your doctor if you are breastfeeding.
General warnings

Drug-resistance

Antibiotic resistance occurs when bacteria develop the ability to defeat the medicine that was intended to kill them. The entire course of treatment with Imigem Injection should be completed to avoid antibiotic resistance.

Diarrhoea

Imigem Injection can cause diarrhoea because it may also kill the helpful bacteria in your stomach or intestine. Inform your doctor if you experience severe diarrhoea while receiving this medicine.

Missed Dose

As Imigem Injection is administered by a qualified healthcare professional in the clinical or hospital setting, the likelihood of a missed dose is very low.

Overdose

As Imigem Injection is administered in the hospital or clinical setting by a qualified healthcare professional, the likelihood of an overdose is very low. However, emergency medical treatment will be initiated by your 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

Cholera Vaccine

Valganciclovir

Sodium Valproate

Ethinyl Estradiol

Cyclosporine

Disease interactions

Central nervous system disorders

Imigem Injection should be used with caution as it may cause seizures (fits), tremors, depression, hallucination, etc. The risk is especially higher if you have a history of such conditions.

Kidney Disease

Imigem Injection is filtered by your kidneys. Hence, it should be used with caution if you have kidney problems as it may increase the risk of side effects. Your doctor may adjust the dose based on your clinical condition.

Gastrointestinal Diseases

Imigem Injection should be used with extreme caution if you have stomach and intestinal problems, particularly colitis (swelling of the large intestine), as it may worsen your condition.
Food interactions
Information not available.
Lab interactions
Information not available.
This is not an exhaustive list of possible drug interactions. You should consult your doctor about all the possible interactions of the drugs you’re taking.
Imigem Injection is usually administered by a qualified healthcare professional in the hospital or clinical setting. Consult your doctor if you experience any side effects that persist or worsen.
Miscelleneous

Usage does not depend on food timings

To be taken as instructed by doctor

May cause sleepiness

How it works
Imigem Injection is composed of Imipenem and Cilastatin. Imipenem works by interfering with the formation of the bacterial cell wall (protective outer covering of the bacteria). This eventually leads to the death of bacteria. Cilastatin prevents the breakdown of Imipenem in the kidneys and thus increases its effectiveness.
Legal Status

Approved

Approved

Unknown

Approved

Classification

Category

Carbapenems, Dehydropeptidase inhibitor

Schedule

Schedule H

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