carbenicillin

Last reviewed 01/2018

Indications:-

  • infections due to Pseudomonas and Proteus species

Cautions:-

  • history of allergy & renal impairment

Contra-indications:-

  • penicillin hypersensitivity.

Side-effects:-

  • alteration in platelet function
  • hypokalemia
  • see 'penicillins (general side-effects)'

Routes of administration:-

  • i.m. injection
  • Slow i.v. injection
  • i.v. infusion