Chemical name- Cilastatin/Imipenem
The medication, also regarded as a carbapenem-type antibiotic, is used to treat a huge variety of bacterial infections. Primaxin IV is a combination medicine.
Primaxin is used to treat severe bacterial infections of the bones, blood, skin, stomach, bladder, kidneys, heart, and other female reproductive organs. It is also used to treat the infections of the lower respiratory tract caused by several bacteria such as Enterobacter species, Staphylococcus aureus, Klebsiella species, etc.
What are the uses of Primaxin Injection - Generic Equivalent?
Primaxin is used to treat severe bacterial infections of the bones, blood, skin, stomach, bladder, kidneys, heart, and other female reproductive organs. It is also used to treat the infections of the lower respiratory tract caused by several bacteria such as Enterobacter species, Staphylococcus aureus, Klebsiella species, etc.
What are the dosage and direction of Primaxin Injection - Generic Equivalent?
Since the dosage of the medicine completely relies on the medical condition of the patient or the response of the patient, it is better to consult a doctor or a physician before the use of Primaxin IV.
• The medication has to be injected into the veins or muscle with a gap of 6-8 hours usually or as prescribed by the doctor.
• Since the medicine has to be injected into the veins, it is best when performed by a health care professional. If you are willing to give the medication on your own, then learn the proper preparation and usage from a professional.
• Do not use the liquid if you notice any sort of discoloration of the liquid.
• Do not stop the usage of this medication abruptly even if the symptoms disappear after a few days. Stopping too early might cause the infection to revert back.
What precautions should I take when taking Primaxin Injection - Generic Equivalent?
Always remember to consult your doctor before using any medicine. It is always best to use medicine under a doctor’s guidance. So before taking in Primaxin IV, do not forget to tell your doctor if you have any allergies or medical history.
• Inform your doctor if you are allergic to cephalosporins or penicillins
• Talk to your doctor if you have any medical history of brain, liver, kidney, or stomach disorders.
• Taking the injection might cause the vaccinations or immunization doses to work with proper efficacy. Do not take any live bacterial vaccines until prescribed by the doctor during the medication.
• Older people are slightly at a greater risk of experiencing the side effects of the Primaxin injection because it is removed by the kidneys. If you face any serious problems report to your doctor immediately.
• During pregnancy, the medicine must be clearly used only when needed.
• The medicine has a chance to pass on to the breast milk, although there is no such history of causing any damage to the breastfeeding infants. It is best to consult the doctor in such cases.
What are the contraindications of Primaxin Injection - Generic Equivalent?
The primaxin injection comes with some common side effects including redness, pain, swelling, and sores in the site of the injection.
Other side effects include:
• Stomach pain/ abdominal cramps
• Stomach upset
• Persistent nausea and vomiting
• Dizziness or drowsiness along with weakness
• Diarrhea
• Itching of the vagina
This is not the entire list of the side effects of Primaxin injection. If the above problems persist over a long time or you notice any other side effects report to the doctor immediately. Most people using the medicine do not experience any of the side effects.