Q: What is the use of iron plus sucrose and imipenem plus cilastatin in nephrology? Can you suggest me with brand names?

A:Iron preparations are available under many brand names. They are used in the treatment of iron deficiency anaemia. Anaemia due to kidney dysfunction is not treated with iron preparations. The combination of imipenem plus cilastatin is an antibiotic used in many infective disorders and is not specific to nephrology. It is also sold under various, different brand names in various countries. It is a prescription only medicine.