Can Imipenem Be Given Im

Intramuscularly administered imipenem/cilastatin was effective, generally well tolerated, and resulted in cost saving. Intramuscular administration of imipenem/cilastatin may be a preferred antibiotic treatment in patients with mild to moderate infection due to susceptible microorganisms.

How is imipenem administered?

Imipenem and cilastatin injection comes as a powder to be mixed with liquid to be injected intravenously (into a vein) or intramuscularly (into a muscle). When imipenem and cilastatin is injected intravenously, it is usually infused (injected slowly) over a period of 20 minutes to 1 hour every 6 or 8 hours.

Can Primaxin IV be given IM?

PRIMAXIN I.M. is for intramuscular use only. Patients with lower respiratory tract infections, skin and skin structure infections, and gynecologic infections of mild to moderate severity may be treated with 500 mg or 750 mg administered every 12 hours depending on the severity of the infection.