CARBENICILLIN

Bivalirudin

Carbenicillin is an antibiotic that has a prolonged effect against gram negative bacteria. It is used in treating infections resulting from P. Aeruginosa and non-penicillinase-generating strains of Proteus spp. Antimicrobial effect is made stronger when combined with aminoglycosides. It inhibits bacterial cell wall synthesis.

Carbenicillin is used in the treatment of urinary tract infections and prostatitis.

Carbenicillin should not be given to people who have hypersensitivity to it.

Carbenicillin may give rise to the following side effects:

  • Pain at injected site and phlebitis
  • Electrolyte disturbances
  • Dose-dependent coagulation defects
  • Purpura and hemorrhage
  • Hypersensitivity reactions including urticaria
  • Fever
  • Joint pains
  • Rashes
  • Angioedema
  • Serum sickness-like reactions
  • Hemolytic anemia
  • Interstitial nephritis
  • Neutropenia
  • Thrombocytopenia
  • Central nervous system toxicity, including convulsions
  • Diarrhea
  • Antibiotic-associated colitis

Precautions

Special precautions should be observed in people with the following conditions:

  • Restricted sodium diet
  • Severely impaired kidney function or heart failure

Interactions

Carbenicillin may interact with the following medicines:

  • Probenecid
  • Bacteriostatic drugs such as chloramphenicol
  • Tetracyclines
  • Anti-bacterials
  • Anticoagulants

Overdose & Brands

If you think you may have used Carbenicillin more than the usual dosage, seek medical help immediately.

Available Brands:

Anabactyl, Carbapen, Carbecin, Geopen, Microcillin, Pyopen

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