Question
Pharmacology Question on Drug therapy
Imipenem,a newer antibiotic with a broad antibacterial spectrum, is co administered with cilastatin. Which of the following is the best reason for the same?
A
Combination of antibiotics is synergistic against Pseudomonas specie
B
Cilastatin aids gastrointestinal absorption of active moiety, imipenem
C
Cilastatin inhibits beta=lactamase enzyme destroying imipenem
D
Cilastatin inhibits an enzyme in kidney destroying imipenem
Answer
Cilastatin inhibits an enzyme in kidney destroying imipenem
Explanation
Solution
The correct option is (D) : Cilastatin inhibits an enzyme in kidney destroying imipenem