Imipenem and Cilastatin (Systemic)

Brand Names : Primaxin IM, Primaxin IV, Primaxin

Proper Use of This Medicine

To help clear up your infection completely, imipenem and cilastatin combination must be given for the full time of treatment , even if you begin to feel better after a few days. Also, this medicine works best when there is a constant amount in the blood or urine. To help keep the amount constant, it must be given on a regular schedule.

Dosing - The dose of imipenem and cilastatin combination will be different for different patients. Follow your doctor's orders or the directions on the label . The following information includes only the average doses of imipenem and cilastatin combination. If your dose is different, do not change it unless your doctor tells you to do so.

• For injection dosage form:
  • For bacterial infections:
    • Adults and children 12 years of age and over - 250 milligrams (mg) to 1 gram injected into a vein every six to eight hours; or 500 to 750 mg injected into a muscle every twelve hours, depending on how severe your infection is.
    • Children up to 12 years of age - Use and dose must be determined by your doctor.