II. Indications
- See Carbapenem
- Indicated in complicated UTI or intra-abdominal infections where other options have been exhausted
III. Mechanism
- See Carbapenem
- Recarbio is a combination of Imipenem-Cilastin with Relebactam
IV. Dosing: Adults
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CrCl >=90 ml/min
- Give 1.25 g IV every 6 hours administered over 30 minutes
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CrCl 60 to 89 ml/min
- Give 1 g IV every 6 hours administered over 30 minutes
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CrCl 30 to 59 ml/min
- Give 0.75 g IV every 6 hours administered over 30 minutes
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CrCl 15 to 29 ml/min
- Give 0.5 g IV every 6 hours administered over 30 minutes
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CrCl <15 ml/min
- Avoid unless Hemodialysis planned for within 48 hours
- Administer after Hemodialysis
V. Drug Interactions
- See Carbapenem
VI. Adverse Effects
- See Carbapenem
VII. Safety
- Unknown safety in pregnancy
- Unknown safety in Lactation
VIII. Resources
- Imipenem-Cilastin Relebactam (DailyMed)
IX. References
- LiverTox (2017), accessed online 1/2/2023
- Hamilton (2020) Tarascon Pharmacopeia
- (2012) Presc Lett, Resource #231205, Comparison of CarbapenemAntibiotics
- Zhanel (2007) Drugs: 67(7): 1027-52 [PubMed]