500mg

Cilapen

CILAPEN

Imipemide

BOSCH PHARMACEUTICALS (PVT) LTD.

Drug Identity

Active Ingredient
Imipemide
Drug Class
Other Beta-Lactam, Cephalosporins & Penems
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What is Cilapen?

Uses
Imipenem is a ß lactam antibiotic derived from thienamycin. It has a wide spectrum with good activity against many gram negative, gram po...

How It Works

Administer by IV intermittent infusion; final concentration should not exceed 5 mg/ml; in fluid-restricted patients, a final concentration of 7 mg/ml has been administered; dose < 500 mg may be infused over 15-30 min; dose > 500 mg should be infused over 40-60 min. Administer by deep IM injection into a large muscle mass (such as the gluteal muscles or lateral part of the thigh) with a 21-gauge 2-inch needle. Aspiration is necessary to avoid inadvertent injection into a blood vessel.

How to Take It

1
Adult · IM
500 to 750 mg — 12 hourly
In combination with Cilastatin.
2
Adult · IV-inf
1 to 2 g — As recommended.
Daily in 3-4 div.doses, in combination with Cilastatin.
3
Child · IV Infusion
15 to 25 mg/kg — 6 hourly
Total dose should not exceed 2g.

Safety Alerts

Imipenem is contraindicated in conditions like Hypersensitivity

Important Warnings

Penicillin hypersensitivity, GI disease (particularly colitis), CNS disorders, renal dysfunction, epilepsy

Side Effects

Diarrhoeaeosinophilianausearashvomitingconfusiondizzinessdrowsinesshallucinationshypotensionleucopeniamyoclonicactivityseizuresthrombocytopeniathrombocytosis. Rare: Acute renal failure

Drug Interactions

Probenecid
ganciclovir.

Pregnancy & Lactation

Pregnancy
Avoid unless potential benefit outweighs risk.
Lactation
Caution advised, avoid

Storage

Inj Store Below 40°C.

Price Intelligence

Rs 1,150
Servaid observed price · as of 30 July 2026
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ServaidRs 1,150

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