Primaxin Side Effects

Generic Name: imipenem-cilastatin

Please note - some side effects for Primaxin may not be reported. Always consult your doctor or healthcare specialist for medical advice. You may also report side effects to the FDA at http://www.fda.gov/medwatch/ or 1-800-FDA-1088 (1-800-332-1088).

Side Effects of Primaxin - for the Consumer

Primaxin IM

All medicines may cause side effects, but many people have no, or minor, side effects. Check with your doctor if any of these most COMMON side effects persist or become bothersome when using Primaxin IM:

Mild diarrhea; nausea; minor pain, swelling, or redness at the injection site; vomiting.

Severe allergic reactions (rash; hives; itching; difficulty breathing; tightness in the chest; swelling of the mouth, face, lips, or tongue); bloody stools; breathing problems; chest pain; dark urine; decreased urination; fast or irregular heartbeat; fever, chills, or sore throat; hearing loss; joint pain or tenderness; mental or mood changes (eg, agitation, anxiety, confusion); numbness or tingling of the skin; red, swollen, blistered, or peeling skin; seizures; severe diarrhea; severe stomach cramps or pain; swelling of the hands or feet; tremors or abnormal muscle movements; shortness of breath; swelling or redness at the injection site; unusual bruising or bleeding; unusual tiredness or weakness; unusual vaginal odor or discharge; vein swelling or tenderness; white patches in the mouth; yellowing of the eyes or skin.

Primaxin IV

All medicines may cause side effects, but many people have no, or minor, side effects. Check with your doctor if any of these most COMMON side effects persist or become bothersome when using Primaxin IV:

Mild diarrhea; nausea; vomiting.

Severe allergic reactions (rash; hives; itching; difficulty breathing; tightness in the chest; swelling of the mouth, face, lips, or tongue); bloody stools; breathing problems; chest pain; dark urine; decreased urination; fast or irregular heartbeat; fever, chills, or sore throat; hearing loss; joint pain or tenderness; mental or mood changes (eg, agitation, anxiety, confusion); numbness or tingling of the skin; pain, swelling, or redness at the injection site; red, swollen, blistered, or peeling skin; seizures; severe diarrhea; severe stomach cramps or pain; swelling of the hands or feet; tremors or abnormal muscle movements; shortness of breath; unusual bruising or bleeding; unusual tiredness or weakness; unusual vaginal odor or discharge; vein swelling or tenderness; white patches in the mouth; yellowing of the eyes or skin.

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