Cilapen 250mg Injection

Cilapen 250mg Injection contains Imipenem + Cilastatin 250mg, a carbapenem antibiotic injection. Made by A & J Company, it is prescribed for serious hospital infections, hospital-acquired pneumonia, complicated abdominal infections, complicated urinary tract infections and blood infections. Pack size: cilapen 250mg injection.

Uses of Cilapen 250mg Injection

Cilapen 250mg Injection is a broad-spectrum antibiotic given by drip into a vein in hospital for serious infections, particularly those caused by bacteria resistant to other antibiotics. It is used for severe pneumonia, abdominal infections, complicated urinary tract infections, infections after childbirth, blood infections and infections in people with very low white blood cell counts. It is not used for minor infections.

How Cilapen 250mg Injection works

Imipenem is a carbapenem antibiotic that stops bacteria from building their cell walls, causing them to burst and die. On its own it is broken down in the kidneys, so it is combined with cilastatin, which blocks the kidney enzyme responsible and keeps imipenem active for longer.

Possible side effects

Patients receiving Cilapen 250mg Injection may experience:

• Nausea or vomiting
• Diarrhoea
• Rash or itching
• Pain or swelling at the drip site
• Fever

Tell the medical team immediately about swelling of the face or throat, difficulty breathing, a severe rash, fits or shaking, confusion, or severe or bloody diarrhoea.

Precautions and warnings

• Tell the team if you have ever had an allergic reaction to penicillins, cephalosporins or other antibiotics.
• Let them know if you have kidney disease, epilepsy or another brain condition, as it can occasionally cause fits.
• It sharply lowers the level of sodium valproate in the blood, which can lead to seizures, so tell staff if you take this medicine.
• If you are pregnant or breastfeeding, the doctors will weigh up the benefits and risks before using it.
• It is given only in hospital by trained staff, who will decide how long the course should last.

Storage

Store as directed on the pack, protected from light. Injections should only be prepared and given by a doctor, nurse or other trained healthcare professional. Keep all medicines out of the reach of children.

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Disclaimer: This information is for general awareness and does not replace advice from a doctor or pharmacist. Always follow the dose prescribed for you and read the leaflet inside the pack.