Tienam is an antibacterial drug with active substance Imipenem and Cilastatin.
This injectable drug is indicated for the treatment of bacterial endocartitis, joint infection and pneumonia, as this medicine alters the cell wall of the bacterium, reducing the severity of the infection.
Indications of the Tienam (For what it serves)
Bacterial endocartitis; joint infection; skin and soft tissue infection; intra-abdominal infection; bone infection; pelvic infection in women; urinary infection; pneumonia; septicemia.
Price of Tienam
The box of Tienam 500 + 500 mg injectable 20 ml can cost approximately 3, 300 reais.
Side effects of Tienam
Diarrhea; nausea; vomiting; inflammation in the vein.
Contraindications of Tienam
Pregnancy risk C ; women in the lactation phase; hypersensitivity to any component of the formula.
How to use Tienam (Dosage)
Injectable Use
Adults
- Administer 250 mg to 1 g of the drug intravenously every 6 to 8 hours. The maximum daily dose is 50 mg per kg body weight (not exceeding 4 g).
