Information about Cefepime
Generic Name : CefepimeUp-to-date prescription details regarding Cefepime are provided here.
Pronunciation : SEF-e-peem
Learn the correct pronunciation of the Cefepime, understand it's uses, recommended dosages, its indications, how to take, when to take, when not to take, side effects, special precautions, warnings and its and its storage instructions.You will also find a list of the medication's International and Indian brand or trade names, as well as its pricing information. For verification of the information presented on this page or for additional clarifications, it's advisable to consult your doctor.
ICD Code : Y40.1 Therapeutic Classification : Antibiotics
Trade Names/Brand Names of Cefepime
India :
Vime (1 gm) |
Potentox 250 mg/1000 mg Injection |
Celrim-TZ (1g/0.125g) |
Chase (1000mg) |
C -pime (1gm) |
Potentox |
Rocpime (500 mg) |
Inj Sefdin |
Cefwin INJ (250mg) |
Celrim (1g)
International :
Maxipime
Why is Cefepime Prescribed? (Indications)
This medication is cephalosporin antibiotic, prescribed for certain bacterial infections. It kills sensitive bacteria.When should Cefepime not be taken? (Contraindications)
Hypersensitivity to cephalosporins.What is the dosage of Cefepime?
IV- UTI- The recommended dose is 0.5-1 g 12 hourly for 7-10 days.Empirical therapy for febrile neutropenia- 2 g 8 hourly for 7 days or until resolution of neutropenia.
How should Cefepime be taken?
It comes as a solution for injection, administered by a healthcare provider either into a large muscle or vein over 30 minutes.What are the warnings and precautions for Cefepime?
•Caution should be exercised in patients with history of penicillin or cephalosporin allergy, gastro intestinal disease, especially colitis; lactation, pregnancy, seizures.It may decrease prothrombin activity; monitor prothrombin time in patients with poor nutritional state, kidney or liver impairment and those on prolonged treatment.
Prolonged treatment may result in overgrowth of non-susceptible organisms, resulting in superinfection.
Consider the possibility of Clostridium difficile associated diarrhea in patients who present with diarrhea after treatment.
♦Patient may develop with increased risk of neurotoxicity.
What are the side effects of Cefepime?
Central Nervous System- Headache.Gastrointestinal- Nausea, vomiting, diarrhea, inflammation of colon, including pseudomembranous colitis, oral candidiasis.
Skin- Rash, itching, hives.
Miscellaneous- Hypersensitivity, including, allergic reaction, toxic epidermal blistering, rash, inflammation or veins, pain or inflammation at injection site; fever.
