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Primaxin (i-mi-PEN-em and sye-la-STAT-in) combination is used in the treatment of infections caused by bacteria. It works by killing bacteria or preventing their growth. Primaxin will not work for colds, flu, or other virus infections. Primaxin combination is used to treat infections in many different parts of the body. It is sometimes given with other antibiotics. Primaxin is available only with your doctor's prescription, in the following dosage form: Parenteral Injection (U.S. and Canada)
Your doctor has ordered imipenem and cilastatin, an antibiotic, to help treat your infection. The drug will be either injected into a large muscle (such as your buttock or thigh) or added to an intravenous fluid that will drip through a needle or catheter placed in your vein for about 30 minutes, two to four times a day. The combination of imipenem and cilastatin eliminates bacteria that cause many kinds of infections, including pneumonia and gynecological, skin, stomach, blood, bone, joint, urinary tract, and heart valve infections. Primaxin is sometimes prescribed for other uses; ask your doctor or pharmacist for more information. Your health care provider (doctor, nurse, or pharmacist) may measure the effectiveness and side effects of your treatment using laboratory tests and physical examinations. It is important to keep all appointments with your doctor and the laboratory. The length of treatment depends on how your infection and symptoms respond to the medication. Brand names: - Imipenem and Cilastatin - Primaxin - Primaxin IM - Primaxin IV |