Primaxin Patient, Information, Instructions - Imipenem and Cilastatin

Primaxin Patient, Information, Instructions - Imipenem and Cilastatin

PATIENT INFORMATION

Patients should be counseled that antibacterial drugs including PRIMAXIN I.M. should only be used to treat bacterial infections. They do not treat viral infections (e.g., the common cold). When PRIMAXIN I.M. is prescribed to treat a bacterial infection, patients should be told that although it is common to feel better early in the course of therapy, the medication should be taken exactly as directed. Skipping doses or not completing the full course of therapy may (1) decrease the effectiveness of the immediate treatment and (2) increase the likelihood that bacteria will develop resistance and will not be treatable by PRIMAXIN I.M. or other antibacterial drugs in the future.

Please also refer to the WARNINGS and PRECAUTIONS sections.