Cilastatin/imipenem and Alcohol/Food Interactions
There is 1 alcohol/food/lifestyle interaction with cilastatin / imipenem.
Imipenem High Blood Pressure (Hypertension)
Moderate Potential Hazard, High plausibility
imipenem - sodium
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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Cilastatin/imipenem drug interactions
There are 56 drug interactions with cilastatin / imipenem.
Cilastatin/imipenem disease interactions
There are 5 disease interactions with cilastatin / imipenem which include:
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Drug Interaction Classification
| Highly clinically significant. Avoid combinations; the risk of the interaction outweighs the benefit. | |
| Moderately clinically significant. Usually avoid combinations; use it only under special circumstances. | |
| Minimally clinically significant. Minimize risk; assess risk and consider an alternative drug, take steps to circumvent the interaction risk and/or institute a monitoring plan. | |
| No interaction information available. |
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