IMITUF INJ

Overview

IMITUF INJ is a Schedule H drug.

IMITUF INJ is composed of: IMIPENEM (250.0 MG), CILASTATIN ( )


Cilastatin helps imipenem work more effectively by preventing the breakdown of the antibiotic in the kidneys.Imipenem is an antibiotic that fights bacteria.Imipenem and cilastatin is a combination medicine used to treat severe infections of the lower respiratory tract, skin, stomach, or female reproductive organs.Cilastatin blocks the enzymes that destroys other antibiotics.This medication is a broad spectrum beta-lactam antibiotic, prescribed for severe body infections

Usage

CILASTATIN is generally used to treat: Bacterial Infection, Lower Respiratory Tract Infections, Deep Skin Infection
CILASTATIN can address symptoms like: Skin Irritation

Frequently Asked Questions

Q: Is it safe on my liver?
A: Not Safe

Q: Is it safe on my kidney?
A: Not Safe

Q: Can I take it with alcohol?
A: Not Safe

Q: Is it safe for children?
A: Not Advised for age < 12month

Q: Can it be taken during pregnancy?
A: Not enough studies to prove Risk – Ask your Doctor

Q: Is it safe to take for someone breastfeeding?
A: Check with your Doctor first

How Do I Take It?

IMITUF INJ is generally taken After Food.

Precautions for IMITUF INJ and its Constituents



  • You will be monitored for kidney and liver function due to the risk of toxicity.
  • Tell your doctor if you are on a controlled sodium diet, as cilastatin contains sodium.
  • Tell your doctor if you are pregnant or are planning to be pregnant or are breastfeeding.Tell your doctor if you have or have ever had seizures; a brain injury; kidney, liver, or gastrointestinal disease (especially colitis); or asthma.
  • Do not take if patient is allergic to cilastatin or any of its ingredients.
  • Do not take children less than 1 year, and child with a brain or nervous system infection, or weighs less than 66 lb (30 kg) and has kidney problems
  • While taking this medication monitor blood sugar level in diabetic patients.
  • It may cause dizziness or drowsiness, do not drive a car or operate machinery while taking this medication.
  • You should not use this medicine,if you are allergic to lidocaine or other local anesthetics.
  • Follow all directions on your prescription label.
  • Do not use this medicine in larger or smaller amounts or for longer than recommended.
  • Do not mix imipenem and cilastin with other medicines in the same syringe.
  • Do not inject this medicine into a vein.

Symptoms of Overdosage

CILASTATIN over-dosage can result in: Seizures (uncontrollable Jerking Of Limbs), Difficulty Breathing

Common Side-Effects

CILASTATIN : Diarrhoea, Skin Rash, Itchy Skin, Nausea, Vomit, Body Excessive Sweating, Dizziness, Fatigue (tiredness), Confusion, Fever, Swollen Tongue

Serious Side-Effects

CILASTATIN : Hives, Seizure, Essential Tremor, Diarrhoea, Vomiting, Face Swelling, Difficulty Breathing, Dizziness, Dark Colored (brown) Urine, Ringing In Ears, Throat Soreness, Mood Swings, Hands Tingling, Feet Tingling, Eyes Yellow Eyes

Rare Side-Effects

CILASTATIN : Abdomen Stomach Cramps, Abdomen Pain

Disease Interactions

CILASTATIN can interfere with: Colitis, Acute Renal Failure

Technical Classification

CILASTATIN is categorized as: CARBAPENEMS / ANTI-INFECTIVES

Available Alternatives for IMITUF INJ

What are the commonly available Substitutes?

IMITUF INJINR 636.2 for 1 INJECTIONIMIPENEM 250.0 MG, CILASTATIN
MPENEX INJINR 759 for 1 INJECTIONIMIPENEM 250.0 MG, CILASTATIN
V PENUM INJINR 476.18 for 1 INJECTIONIMIPENEM 250.0 MG, CILASTATIN

What are the other drugs with similar Ingredients?

ALIMPENAM C INJINR 1247.62 for 1 INJECTIONIMIPENEM 500.0 MG, CILASTATIN
CILAMAC 250MG/250MG INJINR 957.7 for 1 INJECTIONIMIPENEM 250.0 MG, CILASTATIN 250.0 MG
CILAMAC 500MG/500MG INJINR 982.27 for 1 INJECTIONCILASTATIN 500.0 MG, IMIPENEM 500.0 MG
CILANEM 250MG/250MG INJINR 832.01 for 30 ML INJECTIONIMIPENEM 250.0 MG, CILASTATIN 250.0 MG
CILANEM 500MGVIALINR 1,675 for 1 INJECTIONCILASTATIN 500 MG, IMIPENEM 500 MG
CILANEM CDS 500MG/500MG INFUSIONINR 1476.16 for 100 ML INFUSIONCILASTATIN 500.0 MG, IMIPENEM 500.0 MG
CILASAFE INJ 500MG/500MGINR 1529 for 1 INJECTIONIMIPENEM 500.0 MG, CILASTATIN 500.0 MG
CILASIMUNE INJINR 1219.68 for 1 INJECTIONIMIPENEM 500.0 MG, CILASTATIN
CILASPEN 500MG/500MG INJINR 1332.37 for 1 INJECTIONCILASTATIN 500.0 MG, IMIPENEM 500.0 MG
CILASPENEM 500MG/500MG INJINR 1450 for 1 INJECTIONCILASTATIN 500.0 MG, IMIPENEM 500.0 MG
CILASTAT INJINR 1110 for 1 INJECTIONIMIPENEM 500.0 MG, CILASTATIN
CILAXIN 500MG/500MG INJINR 624.37 for 1 INJECTIONIMIPENEM 500.0 MG, CILASTATIN 500.0 MG
CILAXTER 125MG/125MG INJINR 402.86 for 1 INJECTIONIMIPENEM 125.0 MG, CILASTATIN 125.0 MG
CILAXTER 250MG/250MG INJINR 627.62 for 1 INJECTIONIMIPENEM 250.0 MG, CILASTATIN 250.0 MG
CRITINEM 250MG/250MG INJINR 866.25 for 1 INJECTIONCILASTATIN 250.0 MG, IMIPENEM 250.0 MG
CRITINEM 500MG/500MG INJINR 1490 for 1 INJECTIONIMIPENEM 500.0 MG, CILASTATIN 500.0 MG
GLIMAXIN 500MG/500MG INJINR 1280 for 1 INJECTIONCILASTATIN 500.0 MG, IMIPENEM 500.0 MG
I NEM 250MG/250MG INJINR 742.37 for 1 INJECTIONCILASTATIN 250.0 MG, IMIPENEM 250.0 MG
I NEM 500MG/500MG INJINR 1720 for 1 INJECTIONIMIPENEM 500.0 MG, CILASTATIN 500.0 MG
IME CILA 500MG/500MG INJINR 1615 for 1 INJECTIONIMIPENEM 500.0 MG, CILASTATIN 500.0 MG
IMI CILA 250MG/250MG INJINR 600 for 1 INJECTIONCILASTATIN 250.0 MG, IMIPENEM 250.0 MG
IMI CILA 500MG/500MG INJINR 1409.55 for 1 INJECTIONCILASTATIN 500.0 MG, IMIPENEM 500.0 MG
IMICELUM 500MG/500MG INJINR 1310 for 1 INJECTIONCILASTATIN 500.0 MG, IMIPENEM 500.0 MG
IMICRIT 1000MG/1000MG INJINR 2450 for 30 ML INJECTIONCILASTATIN 1000.0 MG, IMIPENEM 1000.0 MG
IMICRIT 250MG/250MG INJINR 660 for 20 ML VIALIMIPENEM 250.0 MG, CILASTATIN 250.0 MG
IMICRIT 500MG/500MG INJINR 1681.5 for 1 INJECTIONCILASTATIN 500.0 MG, IMIPENEM 500.0 MG
IMICRIT INJINR 2450 for 30 ML INJECTIONCILASTATIN 1000 MG, IMIPENEM 1000 MG
IMIGEM 250MG/250MG INJINR 1624 for 1 INJECTIONIMIPENEM 250.0 MG, CILASTATIN 250.0 MG
IMIGEM 500MG/500MG INJINR 1546.66 for 1 INJECTIONCILASTATIN 500.0 MG, IMIPENEM 500.0 MG
IMILASTIN 500MG/500MG INJINR 562.5 for 1 INJECTIONCILASTATIN 500.0 MG, IMIPENEM 500.0 MG
IMIREN 500MG/500MG INJINR 1142.86 for 1 INJECTIONIMIPENEM 500.0 MG, CILASTATIN 500.0 MG
IMIREN INJINR 2095.23 for 1 INJECTIONIMIPENEM 1000.0 MG, CILASTATIN
IMITOP 500MG/500MG INJINR 1099 for 1 INJECTIONCILASTATIN 500.0 MG, IMIPENEM 500.0 MG
IMITRUST 500MG/500MG INJINR 1285.71 for 1 INJECTIONCILASTATIN 500.0 MG, IMIPENEM 500.0 MG
IMIVIN 500MG INJINR 1299 for 1 INJECTIONCILASTATIN 500.0 MG, IMIPENEM 500.0 MG
IMIWOK 500MG/500MG INJINR 1323.81 for 1 INJECTIONCILASTATIN 500.0 MG, IMIPENEM 500.0 MG
INEMPLUS INJINR 1380.95 for 1 INJECTIONIMIPENEM 500.0 MG, CILASTATIN
IPEN CIL 500MG/500MG INJINR 2100 for 1 INJECTIONCILASTATIN 500.0 MG, IMIPENEM 500.0 MG
LASTINEM 125MG/125MG INJINR 336.53 for 10 ML INJECTIONIMIPENEM 125.0 MG, CILASTATIN 125.0 MG
LASTINEM 500MG/500MG INJINR 1070.2 for 10 ML INJECTIONCILASTATIN 500.0 MG, IMIPENEM 500.0 MG
LUPINEM INJINR 549 for 1 INJECTIONCILASTATIN 500.0 MG, IMIPENEM 500.0 MG
LUPISHOT 500MG/500MG INJINR 1599 for 1 ML INJECTIONCILASTATIN 500.0 MG, IMIPENEM 500.0 MG
MAXIGARD 250MG/250MG INJINR 1141.9 for 1 INJECTIONIMIPENEM 250.0 MG, CILASTATIN 250.0 MG
MAXIGARD 500MG/500MG INJINR 1925 for 1 INJECTIONCILASTATIN 500.0 MG, IMIPENEM 500.0 MG
MICELUM NDD INJINR 1619.05 for 1 INJECTIONIMIPENEM 1.0 GM, CILASTATIN
MICROMAX INJINR 1166 for 10 ML INJECTIONIMIPENEM 1.0 GM, CILASTATIN
MPENEX 500MG/500MG INJINR 1575 for 1 INJECTIONIMIPENEM 500.0 MG, CILASTATIN 500.0 MG
PRIMANAT 500MG/500MG INJINR 1100 for 1 INJECTIONIMIPENEM 500.0 MG, CILASTATIN 500.0 MG
PRIMAPEN 250MG/250MG INJINR 587.5 for 1 INJECTIONIMIPENEM 250.0 MG, CILASTATIN 250.0 MG
PRIMAPEN 500MG/500MG INJINR 605 for 1 INJECTIONCILASTATIN 500.0 MG, IMIPENEM 500.0 MG
V PENUM 500MG/500MG INJINR 714.37 for 1 INJECTIONCILASTATIN 500.0 MG, IMIPENEM 500.0 MG
ZIENAM 500MG/500MG INJINR 1777 for 20 ML INJECTIONCILASTATIN 500.0 MG, IMIPENEM 500.0 MG
ZIENAM MONOVIAL 250MG/250MG INJINR 1692.37 for 1 ML INJECTIONIMIPENEM 250.0 MG, CILASTATIN 250.0 MG
ZIENAM VIALINR 1777 for 20 ML INJECTIONIMIPENEM 500 MG, CILASTATIN 500 MG
ZILAMAC 125MG/125MG INJINR 332.37 for 1 INJECTIONIMIPENEM 125.0 MG, CILASTATIN 125.0 MG
ZILAMAC 250MG/250MG INJINR 869 for 10 ML INJECTIONIMIPENEM 250.0 MG, CILASTATIN 250.0 MG
ZILAMAC 500MG/500MG INJINR 538 for 2 ML INJECTIONCILASTATIN 500.0 MG, IMIPENEM 500.0 MG
ZILONEM 500MG/500MG INJINR 1050 for 1 INJECTIONCILASTATIN 500.0 MG, IMIPENEM 500.0 MG