Cefepime for Injection is a cephalosporin antibacterial indicated for the treatment of the following infections caused by susceptible strains of the designated microorganisms: Pneumonia., Empiric therapy for febrile neutropenic patients., Uncomplicated and complicated urinary tract infections (including pyelonephritis)., Uncomplicated skin and skin structure infections., Complicated intra-abdominal infections (used in combination with metronidazole) in adults.
From the U.S. FDA-approved label for Cefepime. Full label: DailyMed.
Cefepime for Injection is a cephalosporin antibacterial indicated for the treatment of the following infections caused by susceptible strains of the designated microorganisms: Pneumonia., Empiric therapy for febrile neutropenic patients., Uncomplicated and complicated urinary tract infections (including pyelonephritis)., Uncomplicated skin and skin structure infections., Complicated intra-abdominal infections (used in combination with metronidazole) in adults. To reduce the development of drug-resistant bacteria and maintain the effectiveness of Cefepime for Injection and other antibacterial drugs, Cefepime for Injection should be used only to treat or prevent infections that are proven or strongly suspected to be caused by bacteria. 1.1 Pneumonia Cefepime for Injection is indicated in the treatment of pneumonia (moderate to severe) caused by susceptible strains of Streptococcus pneumoniae, including cases associated with concurrent bacteremia, Pseudomonas aeruginosa, Klebsiella pneumoniae, or Enterobacter species. 1.2 Empiric Therapy for Febrile Neutropenic Patients Cefepime for Injection as monotherapy is indicated for empiric treatment of febrile neutropenic patients.
From the U.S. FDA-approved label for Cefepime. Full label: DailyMed.
§ For Pseudomonas aeruginosa, use 2 g IV every 8 hours. *Or until resolution of neutropenia. **Intramuscular route of administration is indicated only for mild to moderate, uncomplicated or complicated UTIs due to E.
Directions from the U.S. FDA-approved label for Cefepime — your doctor or pharmacist may advise differently.
Cefepime for Injection is contraindicated in patients who have shown immediate hypersensitivity reactions to cefepime or the cephalosporin class of antibacterial drugs, penicillins or other beta-lactam antibacterial drugs. Patients with known immediate hypersensitivity reactions to cefepime or other cephalosporins, penicillins or other beta-lactam antibacterial drugs.
Excerpt from the U.S. FDA-approved label for Cefepime. Talk to a pharmacist or doctor before use.
Hypersensitivity Reactions: Cross-hypersensitivity among beta-lactam antibacterial drugs may occur in up to 10% of patients with a history of penicillin allergy. If an allergic reaction to Cefepime for Injection occurs, discontinue the drug., Neurotoxicity: May occur especially in patients with renal impairment administered unadjusted doses. If neurotoxicity associated with Cefepime for Injection therapy occurs, discontinue the drug., Clostridioides difficile -Associated Diarrhea (CDAD): Evaluate if diarrhea occurs.
Warnings and precautions excerpt from the U.S. FDA-approved label for Cefepime — not a complete list. Talk to a pharmacist or doctor before use.
The following adverse reactions are discussed in the Warnings and Precautions section and below: Hypersensitivity Reactions, Neurotoxicity, Clostridioides difficile -Associated Diarrhea,The most common adverse reactions (incidence ≥ 1%) were local reactions, positive Coombs’ test, decreased phosphorous, increased ALT and AST, increased PT and PTT and rash.,At the highest dose (2 g every 8 hours), incidence of adverse…
Excerpt from the U.S. FDA-approved label for Cefepime — not a complete list. Talk to a pharmacist or doctor about side effects.
10 brands · 5 makers in the NepalDoc catalog — see the full Cefepime guide →
Stored at 20 to 25°C (68 to 77°F) and protected from light.
Storage information from the U.S. FDA-approved label for Cefepime.
What is Megapime 500?
Megapime 500mg Injection is a Cefepime medicine made by Alkem Laboratories Ltd. It comes as 500mg Injection.
What is the generic name of Megapime 500?
The generic name of Megapime 500 is Cefepime.
Which brands of Cefepime are available in Nepal?
10 brands of Cefepime are listed in the NepalDoc catalog, from 5 makers — including Cepime 1g 1000mg Injection, Maxicef 1gm Injection, Maxicef 250mg Injection, Maxicef 500mg Injection, Megapime 1gm Injection, PIME S 1g 1000mg Injection.
What are the side effects of Cefepime?
The following adverse reactions are discussed in the Warnings and Precautions section and below: Hypersensitivity Reactions, Neurotoxicity, Clostridioides difficile -Associated Diarrhea,The most common adverse reactions (incidence ≥ 1%) were local reactions, positive Coombs’ test, decreased phosphorous, increased ALT and AST, increased PT and PTT and rash.,At the highest dose (2 g every 8 hours), incidence of adverse…
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