Cefepime Injection

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Cefepime Injection

1 Injection in 1 Vial
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1 INJECTION | 1 Vial
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101 people have bought this recently

Cefepime Information

Cefepime is an allopathic medicine The correct dosage of Cefepime depends on the patient's age, gender, and medical history. This information has been provided in detail in the dosage section.



Cefepime Benefits & Uses

Cefepime is used to treat the following -

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

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 -



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


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This medicine data has been created by -

Vikas Chauhan

B.Pharma, Pharmacy
5 Years of Experience


References

April Hazard Vallerand, Cynthia A. Sanoski. [link]. Sixteenth Edition. Philadelphia, China: F. A. Davis Company; 2019: Page No 291-292

KD Tripathi. [link]. Seventh Edition. New Delhi, India: Jaypee Brothers Medical Publishers; 2013: Page No 729

US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) [Internet]. Maryland. USA; Package leaflet information for the user; Maxipime™ (Cefepime Hydrochloride)

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