As you review the orders, you note that Primaxin contains cilastatin. What is the purpose of
the cilastatin?
a. It enhances the action of the imipenem.
b. It reduces the chance of an allergic reaction.
c. It promotes the renal secretion of the imipenem.
d. It causes the bacterial cell wall to become unstable.
a
The addition of cilastatin to imipenem prevents inactivation of imipenem and thus prolongs its
antibacterial action.
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