Cefepime Benefits & Uses

Cefepime is used to treat the following -

Main Benefits

Other Benefits

Cefepime Dosage & How to Take

This is the usual dosage recommended in most common treatment cases. Please remember that every patient and their case is different, so the dosage can be different based on the disease, route of administration, patient's age and medical history.

Find the right dosage based on disease and age

Age Group	Dosage
Adult	Disease: Bacterial Infections Before or After Meal: As advised by a physician Single Maximum Dose: 2 g Dosage Route: Parenteral Frequency: 12 hourly Course Duration: 10 days Special Instructions: As prescribed by the doctor
Geriatric	Disease: Bacterial Infections Before or After Meal: As advised by a physician Single Maximum Dose: 2 g Dosage Route: Parenteral Frequency: 12 hourly Course Duration: 10 days Special Instructions: As prescribed by the doctor
13 - 18 years (Adolescent)	Disease: Bacterial Infections Before or After Meal: As advised by a physician Single Maximum Dose: 50 mg/kg Dosage Route: Parenteral Frequency: 12 hourly Course Duration: 10 days Special Instructions: As prescribed by the doctor
2 - 12 years (Child)	Disease: Bacterial Infections Before or After Meal: As advised by a physician Single Maximum Dose: 50 mg/kg Dosage Route: Parenteral Frequency: 12 hourly Course Duration: 10 days Special Instructions: As prescribed by the doctor
Infant (1 month to 2 years)	Disease: Bacterial Infections Before or After Meal: As advised by a physician Single Maximum Dose: 50 mg/kg Dosage Route: Parenteral Frequency: 12 hourly Course Duration: 10 days Special Instructions: As prescribed by the doctor

Cefepime Side Effects

Based on research, the following side effects have been observed when Cefepime is used -

Moderate

Inflammation of a vein
Vaginal inflammation
Erythema
Seizures (uncontrollable jerking of limbs)
Increased Liver Enzymes

Mild

Nausea or vomiting
Headache
Rash
Fever (Read More - Home remedies for fever)
Itching or burning
Diarrhoea
Urticaria
Injection Site Allergic Reaction

Cefepime Related Warnings

Is the use of Cefepime safe for pregnant women?

There are no side effects of Cefepime in pregnant women.

Safe
Is the use of Cefepime safe during breastfeeding?

Breastfeeding women can take Cefepime as it bears very minor side effects for them.

Mild
What is the effect of Cefepime on the Kidneys?

Cefepime rarely harms the kidneys.

Mild
What is the effect of Cefepime on the Liver?

Cefepime does not damage the liver.

Safe
What is the effect of Cefepime on the Heart?

Using Cefepime does not have any harmful effects on the heart.

Safe

Severe Interaction of Cefepime with Other Drugs

Cefepime should not be taken with following medicines due to severe side effects it may cause to patients -

Moderate

Cefepime Contraindications

If you are suffering from any of the following diseases, you should not take Cefepime unless your doctor advises you to do so -

Ulcerative Colitis
Gastritis
Kidney Disease
Liver Disease

Frequently asked Questions about Cefepime

Is this Cefepime habit forming or addictive?

Cefepime is not addictive in nature.

No
Is it safe to drive or operate heavy machinery when consuming?

You may feel sleepy or tired after taking Cefepime. So it is best to avoid driving.

Dangerous
Is it safe?

Yes, but consume Cefepime only on doctor's advice.

Safe, but take only on Doctor's advise
Is it able to treat mental disorders?

No, Cefepime is not used to treat mental disorders.

No

Cefepime Interactions with Food and Alcohol

Interaction between Food and Cefepime

Taking Cefepime with food is safe.

Safe
Interaction between Alcohol and Cefepime

No research has been done on this till date. Therefore, it is not known what the effect of taking Cefepime with alcohol will be.

Unknown