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Primaxin IM and Sodium

Generic Name: cilastatin / imipenem
Dosage Forms: injection, powder, for suspension
Other Brand Names: Primaxin IV , Primaxin IM , Primaxin IV ADD-Vantage

Result of checking the interaction of drug Primaxin IM and disease Sodium for safety when used together.

Check result:

Primaxin IM <> Sodium

Relevance: 23.07.2019 Reviewer: Shkutko P.M., M.D., in

When checking interaction based on authoritative sources Drugs.com, Rxlist.com, Webmd.com, Medscape.com there are contraindications or side effects that may cause harm or increase the negative effect from drug use in presence of concomitant diseases.

Consumer:

The intramuscular and intravenous formulations of imipenem-cilastatin contain 32 mg (1.4 mEq) and 37.5 mg (1.6 mEq) of sodium, respectively, per each 500 mg of imipenem activity. The sodium content should be considered when these products are used in patients with conditions that may require sodium restriction, such as congestive heart failure, hypertension, and fluid retention.

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