ZILAMAC 500MG/500MG INJ - mTatva Health-PIE

Contents

1 Overview
2 Usage
3 Frequently Asked Questions
4 How Do I Take It?
5 Precautions
6 Symptoms of Overdosage
7 Common Side-Effects
8 Serious Side-Effects
9 Rare Side-Effects
10 Technical Classification
11 Available Alternatives
- 11.1 What are the commonly available Substitutes?
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Overview

ZILAMAC 500MG/500MG INJ is a Schedule H drug.

ZILAMAC 500MG/500MG INJ is composed of: CILASTATIN (500.0 MG), IMIPENEM (500.0 MG)

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?

ZILAMAC 500MG/500MG INJ is generally taken After Food.

Precautions

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

Technical Classification

CILASTATIN is categorized as: CARBAPENEMS / ANTI-INFECTIVES

Available Alternatives

What are the commonly available Substitutes?

ALIMPENAM C INJ	INR 1247.62 for 1 INJECTION	IMIPENEM 500.0 MG, CILASTATIN
CILAMAC 250MG/250MG INJ	INR 957.7 for 1 INJECTION	IMIPENEM 250.0 MG, CILASTATIN 250.0 MG
CILAMAC 500MG/500MG INJ	INR 982.27 for 1 INJECTION	CILASTATIN 500.0 MG, IMIPENEM 500.0 MG
CILANEM 250MG/250MG INJ	INR 832.01 for 30 ML INJECTION	IMIPENEM 250.0 MG, CILASTATIN 250.0 MG
CILANEM 500MGVIAL	INR 1,675 for 1 INJECTION	CILASTATIN 500 MG, IMIPENEM 500 MG
CILANEM CDS 500MG/500MG INFUSION	INR 1476.16 for 100 ML INFUSION	CILASTATIN 500.0 MG, IMIPENEM 500.0 MG
CILASAFE INJ 500MG/500MG	INR 1529 for 1 INJECTION	IMIPENEM 500.0 MG, CILASTATIN 500.0 MG
CILASIMUNE INJ	INR 1219.68 for 1 INJECTION	IMIPENEM 500.0 MG, CILASTATIN
CILASPEN 500MG/500MG INJ	INR 1332.37 for 1 INJECTION	CILASTATIN 500.0 MG, IMIPENEM 500.0 MG
CILASPENEM 500MG/500MG INJ	INR 1450 for 1 INJECTION	CILASTATIN 500.0 MG, IMIPENEM 500.0 MG
CILASTAT INJ	INR 1110 for 1 INJECTION	IMIPENEM 500.0 MG, CILASTATIN
CILAXIN 500MG/500MG INJ	INR 624.37 for 1 INJECTION	IMIPENEM 500.0 MG, CILASTATIN 500.0 MG
CILAXTER 125MG/125MG INJ	INR 402.86 for 1 INJECTION	IMIPENEM 125.0 MG, CILASTATIN 125.0 MG
CILAXTER 250MG/250MG INJ	INR 627.62 for 1 INJECTION	IMIPENEM 250.0 MG, CILASTATIN 250.0 MG
CRITINEM 250MG/250MG INJ	INR 866.25 for 1 INJECTION	CILASTATIN 250.0 MG, IMIPENEM 250.0 MG
CRITINEM 500MG/500MG INJ	INR 1490 for 1 INJECTION	IMIPENEM 500.0 MG, CILASTATIN 500.0 MG
GLIMAXIN 500MG/500MG INJ	INR 1280 for 1 INJECTION	CILASTATIN 500.0 MG, IMIPENEM 500.0 MG
I NEM 250MG/250MG INJ	INR 742.37 for 1 INJECTION	CILASTATIN 250.0 MG, IMIPENEM 250.0 MG
I NEM 500MG/500MG INJ	INR 1720 for 1 INJECTION	IMIPENEM 500.0 MG, CILASTATIN 500.0 MG
IME CILA 500MG/500MG INJ	INR 1615 for 1 INJECTION	IMIPENEM 500.0 MG, CILASTATIN 500.0 MG
IMI CILA 250MG/250MG INJ	INR 600 for 1 INJECTION	CILASTATIN 250.0 MG, IMIPENEM 250.0 MG
IMI CILA 500MG/500MG INJ	INR 1409.55 for 1 INJECTION	CILASTATIN 500.0 MG, IMIPENEM 500.0 MG
IMICELUM 500MG/500MG INJ	INR 1310 for 1 INJECTION	CILASTATIN 500.0 MG, IMIPENEM 500.0 MG
IMICRIT 1000MG/1000MG INJ	INR 2450 for 30 ML INJECTION	CILASTATIN 1000.0 MG, IMIPENEM 1000.0 MG
IMICRIT 250MG/250MG INJ	INR 660 for 20 ML VIAL	IMIPENEM 250.0 MG, CILASTATIN 250.0 MG
IMICRIT 500MG/500MG INJ	INR 1681.5 for 1 INJECTION	CILASTATIN 500.0 MG, IMIPENEM 500.0 MG
IMICRIT INJ	INR 2450 for 30 ML INJECTION	CILASTATIN 1000 MG, IMIPENEM 1000 MG
IMIGEM 250MG/250MG INJ	INR 1624 for 1 INJECTION	IMIPENEM 250.0 MG, CILASTATIN 250.0 MG
IMIGEM 500MG/500MG INJ	INR 1546.66 for 1 INJECTION	CILASTATIN 500.0 MG, IMIPENEM 500.0 MG
IMILASTIN 500MG/500MG INJ	INR 562.5 for 1 INJECTION	CILASTATIN 500.0 MG, IMIPENEM 500.0 MG
IMIREN 500MG/500MG INJ	INR 1142.86 for 1 INJECTION	IMIPENEM 500.0 MG, CILASTATIN 500.0 MG
IMIREN INJ	INR 2095.23 for 1 INJECTION	IMIPENEM 1000.0 MG, CILASTATIN
IMITOP 500MG/500MG INJ	INR 1099 for 1 INJECTION	CILASTATIN 500.0 MG, IMIPENEM 500.0 MG
IMITRUST 500MG/500MG INJ	INR 1285.71 for 1 INJECTION	CILASTATIN 500.0 MG, IMIPENEM 500.0 MG
IMITUF INJ	INR 636.2 for 1 INJECTION	IMIPENEM 250.0 MG, CILASTATIN
IMIVIN 500MG INJ	INR 1299 for 1 INJECTION	CILASTATIN 500.0 MG, IMIPENEM 500.0 MG
IMIWOK 500MG/500MG INJ	INR 1323.81 for 1 INJECTION	CILASTATIN 500.0 MG, IMIPENEM 500.0 MG
INEMPLUS INJ	INR 1380.95 for 1 INJECTION	IMIPENEM 500.0 MG, CILASTATIN
IPEN CIL 500MG/500MG INJ	INR 2100 for 1 INJECTION	CILASTATIN 500.0 MG, IMIPENEM 500.0 MG
LASTINEM 125MG/125MG INJ	INR 336.53 for 10 ML INJECTION	IMIPENEM 125.0 MG, CILASTATIN 125.0 MG
LASTINEM 500MG/500MG INJ	INR 1070.2 for 10 ML INJECTION	CILASTATIN 500.0 MG, IMIPENEM 500.0 MG
LUPINEM INJ	INR 549 for 1 INJECTION	CILASTATIN 500.0 MG, IMIPENEM 500.0 MG
LUPISHOT 500MG/500MG INJ	INR 1599 for 1 ML INJECTION	CILASTATIN 500.0 MG, IMIPENEM 500.0 MG
MAXIGARD 250MG/250MG INJ	INR 1141.9 for 1 INJECTION	IMIPENEM 250.0 MG, CILASTATIN 250.0 MG
MAXIGARD 500MG/500MG INJ	INR 1925 for 1 INJECTION	CILASTATIN 500.0 MG, IMIPENEM 500.0 MG
MICELUM NDD INJ	INR 1619.05 for 1 INJECTION	IMIPENEM 1.0 GM, CILASTATIN
MICROMAX INJ	INR 1166 for 10 ML INJECTION	IMIPENEM 1.0 GM, CILASTATIN
MPENEX 500MG/500MG INJ	INR 1575 for 1 INJECTION	IMIPENEM 500.0 MG, CILASTATIN 500.0 MG
MPENEX INJ	INR 759 for 1 INJECTION	IMIPENEM 250.0 MG, CILASTATIN
PRIMANAT 500MG/500MG INJ	INR 1100 for 1 INJECTION	IMIPENEM 500.0 MG, CILASTATIN 500.0 MG
PRIMAPEN 250MG/250MG INJ	INR 587.5 for 1 INJECTION	IMIPENEM 250.0 MG, CILASTATIN 250.0 MG
PRIMAPEN 500MG/500MG INJ	INR 605 for 1 INJECTION	CILASTATIN 500.0 MG, IMIPENEM 500.0 MG
V PENUM 500MG/500MG INJ	INR 714.37 for 1 INJECTION	CILASTATIN 500.0 MG, IMIPENEM 500.0 MG
V PENUM INJ	INR 476.18 for 1 INJECTION	IMIPENEM 250.0 MG, CILASTATIN
ZIENAM 500MG/500MG INJ	INR 1777 for 20 ML INJECTION	CILASTATIN 500.0 MG, IMIPENEM 500.0 MG
ZIENAM MONOVIAL 250MG/250MG INJ	INR 1692.37 for 1 ML INJECTION	IMIPENEM 250.0 MG, CILASTATIN 250.0 MG
ZIENAM VIAL	INR 1777 for 20 ML INJECTION	IMIPENEM 500 MG, CILASTATIN 500 MG
ZILAMAC 125MG/125MG INJ	INR 332.37 for 1 INJECTION	IMIPENEM 125.0 MG, CILASTATIN 125.0 MG
ZILAMAC 250MG/250MG INJ	INR 869 for 10 ML INJECTION	IMIPENEM 250.0 MG, CILASTATIN 250.0 MG
ZILAMAC 500MG/500MG INJ	INR 538 for 2 ML INJECTION	CILASTATIN 500.0 MG, IMIPENEM 500.0 MG
ZILONEM 500MG/500MG INJ	INR 1050 for 1 INJECTION	CILASTATIN 500.0 MG, IMIPENEM 500.0 MG