Uses, Dosage & Side Effects: Primaxin Injection
Primaxin Injection
| Generic name | imipenem and cilastatin sodium |
|---|---|
| Drug class | Antibiotic (carbapenem/penem) |
| Forms | Sterile powder for solution (reconstituted for IV infusion), supplied in single-dose vials of 250 mg or 500 mg imipenem with matching cilastatin |
Primaxin is an antibiotic given by IV infusion that combines two medicines: imipenem, which kills many types of bacteria, and cilastatin, which stops the kidneys from breaking down imipenem too quickly so it can keep working in the body and urine.
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