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Lupinem 500mg Dry Vial Of 1 Powder For Injection

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Lupinem 500mg Dry Vial Of 1 Powder For Injection Description

Lupinem 500mg Dry Vial Of 1 Powder For Injection is a combination of Imipenem and Cilastatin. It is an antibiotic medicine.

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Contains	Imipenem(500.0 Mg) + Cilastatin(500.0 Mg)
Therapy	ANTIBIOTIC

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Precautions and Warnings

Uses of Lupinem 500mg Dry Vial Of 1 Powder For Injection

For the treatment of infection of the lung, airways, urinary tract, bones, joints, stomach and surrounding organs like pancreas, liver, gallbladder, etc. It is also used for the treatment of infection...

Contraindications of Lupinem 500mg Dry Vial Of 1 Powder For Injection

If you are allergic to Imipenem, Cilastatin or any ingredients of this injection
If you are allergic to similar antibiotics like Meropenem, Biapenem and Doripenem

Side effects of Lupinem 500mg Dry Vial Of 1 Powder For Injection

Nausea, diarrhoea, vomiting and stomach discomforts
Low blood pressure, fever, fits, dizziness and sleepiness
Itching, rashes and skin allergies

Precautions and Warnings of Lupinem 500mg Dry Vial Of 1 Powder For Injection

Pregnancy

Can I take Lupinem 500mg Dry Vial Of 1 Powder For Injection during pregnancy?

The components of this injection can be harmful during pregnancy. It should only be taken during pregnancy if no other alternatives are available and potential benefit outweighs the associated risk.

Breast Feeding

Can I take Lupinem 500mg Dry Vial Of 1 Powder For Injection while breastfeeding?

The components of this injection passes in breast milk in small amounts. Keep a watch for the symptoms of fungal infection of mouth and diarrhoea in your baby.

Driving

Can I drive if I have consumed Lupinem 500mg Dry Vial Of 1 Powder For Injection?

You may feel dizzy and sleepy after taking this injection. Thus, it is advised not to drive or operate machines.

Alcohol

Can I consume alcohol with Lupinem 500mg Dry Vial Of 1 Powder For Injection?

It is advised not to consume alcohol when you have taken this injection. This medicine and alcohol can cause adverse effects like dizziness, drowsiness and stomach upset.

Other General Warnings

Talk to your doctor if

If you experience any allergic reactions which can be sometimes very serious, reach out to the emergency department immediately
If you experience fits, mental confusion or you have a previous history or brain disease
If you experience black tarry stools and watery diarrhoea after taking this injection
If you experience other infections while on treatment with this medicine
If you have a pre-existing liver disorder or develops after taking this injection
If you have kidney disease, your dose needs to be reduced in that case
This medicine is not recommended to be used in children, especially with kidney problem

Mode of Action of Lupinem 500mg Dry Vial Of 1 Powder For Injection

How Does It Work?

Imipenem works by killing the bacteria responsible for infection by interrupting the formation of cell wall. Cilastatin helps imipenem work more effectively by preventing its metabolism by enzymes in ...

Directions for Use of Lupinem 500mg Dry Vial Of 1 Powder For Injection

This medicine comes as an injection and it will be given in the hospital by your doctor or nurse
Do not self inject this medicine

Interactions of Lupinem 500mg Dry Vial Of 1 Powder For Injection

Interactions with other medicines

You may experience fits if you are taking an antiviral medicine like Ganciclovir
Medicines like Valproic acid used to treat fits may not be able to control fits
Increased chances of bleeding with Warfarin which can stop blood clotting
Medicines used to treat gout-like Probenecid

Storage and disposal of Lupinem 500mg Dry Vial Of 1 Powder For Injection

Store this medicine below 25°C
Do not freeze the reconstituted solution
Any unused portion should be discarded properly

Dosage of Lupinem 500mg Dry Vial Of 1 Powder For Injection

Overdose

Your doctor or nurse will give this injection in a hospital setting. Therefore, it is less likely to provide you with more or less of this medicine. If you experience any unwanted effects like fits, c...

Missed a Dose

It is unlikely that a dose may be missed, as this injection is administered in a hospital or clinic. However, if you think your doctor or nurse might have missed to give a scheduled dose of this injec...

Content Details

WRITTEN BY

Dr. Ravi Kakarla

MBBS, MBA

REVIEWED BY

Dr. Ritu Budania

MBBS, MD (Pharmacology)

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)

Q: What is antibiotic-associated diarrhoea? Does it occur with Lupinem 500mg Dry Vial Of 1 Powder For Injection?

A: Antibiotic-associated diarrhoea refers to passing loose, watery and tarry stools three or more times a day after taking antibiotics. Yes, it occurs with all strong antibiotics and with Lupinem 500mg Dry Vial Of 1 Powder For Injection too. It occurs due to bacterial imbalance in the intestine due to antibiotic treatment.

Q: Is there anything else I need to know before taking Lupinem 500mg Dry Vial Of 1 Powder For Injection?

A: Kidney function test, liver function test and blood picture assessment needs to be done routinely while on treatment with Lupinem 500mg Dry Vial Of 1 Powder For Injection. Kidney function needs to be tested before starting therapy. The maximum dosage in a day should not exceed 4 g and this medicine should not be used in children weighing less than 30 kg.

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LUPINEM

Country of Origin

India

Expires on or After

29/04/2026

Manufacturer Details

Last Updated on: 11 Mar 2022 | 06:46 PM (IST)

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