Drug Identity
Active Ingredient
Imipenem
Chemical Class
Beta Lactam
Pharmacological Group
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Chemical Class
Beta Lactam
Pharmacological Group
on the basis of mechanism of action and also classified in Antibiotics pharmacological group
Imipenem also known as Imipemide. It is of Synthetic origin and belongs to Beta Lactam. It belongs to Peptidoglycan synthesis inhibitor pharmacological group on the basis of mechanism of action and also classified in Antibiotics pharmacological group. The Molecular Weight of Imipenem is 299.34. It is weakly acidic drug and Its pKa is 3.2, 9.9.
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
Imipenem should be used with caution in patients have allergy to penicillin, cephalosporins
It should be used with caution in patients with history of seizure, kidney, liver or gastrointestinal diseases, asthma or diabetes
It should be used with caution if secondary infection occurs
It should be given with caution to patients with renal impairment and the dose reduced appropriately
Particular care is necessary in patients with CNS disorders such as epilepsy
Side Effects
The severe or irreversible adverse effects of Imipenemwhich give rise to further complications include ThrombocytopeniaSeizuresRenal impairmentLeukopenia. Imipenem produces potentially life-threatening effects which include Pseudomembranous colitis. which are responsible for the discontinuation of Imipenem therapy. The signs and symptoms that are produced after the acute overdosage of Imipenem include Seizures. The symptomatic adverse reactions produced by Imipenem are more or less tolerable and if they become severethey can be treated symptomaticallythese include DizzinessVomitingDiarrheaFeverSkin rashesUrticariaPainAllergic reactionsGlossitis
Drug Interactions
No data regarding the interactions of Imipenem was found.
Storage
Inj Store Below 40°C.
Price Intelligence
Rs 1,548.98
DRAP approved maximum price · per unit · approved 27 Jul, 2026
No retail price observed for this pack. Retailers may not exceed the approved maximum.
Prices across sources
DRAPper unitRs 1,548.98
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