cinpine 1gm injection - Uses, Price, Side Effects & Substitutes
What is cinpine 1gm injection used for?
Avim C 500mg/500mg Injection (Imipenem + Cilastatin) is used to treat ANTI INFECTIVES. It contains Imipenem (500mg) + Cilastatin (500mg), which Inhibits bacterial cell wall synthesis by binding to penicillin-binding proteins. Always consult your doctor before use. Take as prescribed.
- Generic Name: Imipenem + Cilastatin
- Manufacturer: Asterisk Laboratories India Pvt Ltd
- Form: Allopathy
- Pregnancy Category: C
- Prescription Required: Yes
๐ cinpine 1gm injection Uses & Benefits
Treatment of serious infections including intra-abdominal, urinary tract, respiratory tract, skin and soft tissue, bone and joint, and septicemia
Off-label uses: Febrile neutropenia, Empiric therapy in critically ill patients
๐ Drug Information
| Generic Name(s) | Imipenem + Cilastatin |
| Brand Name | Avim C 500mg/500mg Injection |
| Manufacturer | Asterisk Laboratories India Pvt Ltd |
| Packaging / Form | Varies by brand (Allopathy) |
| Therapeutic Class | ANTI INFECTIVES |
| Action Class | Carbapenem antibiotic with renal dehydropeptidase inhibitor |
| Route of Administration | Intravenous |
| Storage | Store at 20-25ยฐC; protect from freezing |
| Shelf Life | As per manufacturer |
๐ฌ Pharmacology (PK/PD)
Pharmacokinetics
How It Works
Inhibits bacterial cell wall synthesis by binding to penicillin-binding proteins (PBPs)
Mechanism Steps
๐ก How to Take cinpine 1gm injection
Follow your doctor's prescription exactly.
โ ๏ธ Side Effects of cinpine 1gm injection
โ Common Side Effects
- Nausea
- Vomiting
- Diarrhea
- Rash
- Phlebitis at injection site
๐จ Serious Side Effects
- Seizures
- Clostridioides difficile colitis
- Anaphylaxis
- Stevens-Johnson syndrome
โ ๏ธ Rare Side Effects
- Agranulocytosis
- Hemolytic anemia
- Interstitial nephritis
Consult your doctor if you experience any unusual symptoms.
๐ฌ Drug Interactions
| โ ๏ธ Drug | Severity | Effect |
|---|---|---|
| Valproic acid | Major | Decreased valproic acid levels, increased seizure risk |
| Ganciclovir | Major | Increased risk of seizures |
| Probenecid | Major | Increased imipenem levels |
| Methotrexate | Moderate | Increased methotrexate toxicity |
| Cyclosporine | Moderate | Increased nephrotoxicity risk |
| Warfarin | Moderate | Enhanced anticoagulant effect |
| Oral contraceptives | Minor | Reduced contraceptive efficacy |
๐จ Major Interactions
- Valproic acid
- Ganciclovir
- Probenecid
โก Moderate Interactions
- Methotrexate
- Cyclosporine
- Warfarin
โน๏ธ Minor Interactions
- Oral contraceptives
๐ฝ๏ธ Food Interactions
No significant food interactions
๐ท Alcohol Interaction
Avoid alcohol; may increase risk of disulfiram-like reaction
๐ก๏ธ Safety & Warnings
๐ซ Contraindications
Hypersensitivity to imipenem, cilastatin, or other carbapenems; severe hypersensitivity to beta-lactams
๐ Monitoring Parameters
Renal function, liver function, CBC, signs of superinfection
๐คฑ Lactation Safety
Caution; excreted in breast milk in low amounts
๐ Overdose Management
Supportive care; hemodialysis may help remove imipenem/cilastatin
โฐ Missed Dose
Administer as soon as remembered; do not double dose