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