Cilastatin is used in the treatment of serious bacterial infections.

Cilastatin blocks the enzymes that destroys other antibiotics.

Vomiting, Nausea, Allergic reaction, Confusion, Diarrhoea, Fever, Rash

• You will be monitored for kidney and liver function due to the risk of toxicity.
• Tell your doctor if you are on a controlled sodium diet, as cilastatin contains sodium.
• Tell your doctor if you are pregnant or are planning to be pregnant or are breastfeeding.
• Tell your doctor if you have or have ever had seizures; a brain injury; kidney, liver, or gastrointestinal disease (especially colitis); or asthma.
• Do not take if patient is allergic to cilastatin or any of its ingredients.
• Do not take children less than 1 year, and child with a brain or nervous system infection, or weighs less than 66 lb (30 kg) and has kidney problems