<prompt> Cilastatin is given in combination with Imipenem because:-Cilastatin prevents degradation of Imipenem in kidneyCilastatin increase absorption of ImipenemInhibits the enzymes that digest Imipenem in stomachReduces side effects of Imipenem  <response>: Carbapenems are synthetic Beta lactam antibiotic. Imipenem is compounded with cilastatin to protect it from metabolism by renal dehydropeptidase. Cilastatin is a dehydropeptidase inhibitor. High level of imipenem may provoke seizure, however other carbapenem like:- Meropenem Eapenem Doripenem Are less likely to do 