Cefepime

§ 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 — 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. 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 — 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 — not a complete list. Talk to a pharmacist or doctor about side effects.

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Stored at 20 to 25°C (68 to 77°F) and protected from light.

Storage information from the U.S. FDA-approved label.