Cefepime is generally used in treatment of the treatment of bacterial infections. It is generally used in treatment for short-term treatment of bacterial infections of urinary tract, skin and soft-tissue, blood, abdomen, genital and lungs (pneumonia). It is typically also used prevent infections after surgery.
Side effects
Diarrhoea
Fever
Headache
Itching
Nausea
Rash
Vomiting
How to use
Your doctor or nurse will give you this medicine. Kindly do not self administer.
How it works
Cefepime is an antibiotic. It works by preventing the formation of the bacterial protective covering which is essential for the survival of bacteria in the human body.
Frequently Asked Questions
Q. Is Cefepime beta lactam, penicillin, or sulfa drug? Cefepime does not contain sulfa and is not a penicillin drug. It is a beta lactam cephalosporin antibiotic
Q. Is Cefepime broad spectrum bacteriostatic or bactericidal? Cefepime is a broad spectrum bactericidal antibiotic
Q. Is Cefepime compatible with lactated ringer's, normal saline, or vancomycin? Cefepime is compatible with lactated ringer's or normal saline. Solutions of Cefepime should not be added to vancomycin. However, if concurrent therapy with Cefepime is indicated, vancomycin can be administered separately. Please consult your doctor before taking the drug
Q. Is Cefepime a vesicant? No, Cefepime is not a vesicant drug
Q. What organisms does Cefepime cover? Cefepime is mainly effective against methicillin-sensitive Staphylococcus aureus (mssa), gram-negative bacteria, klebsiella, Group B streptococci but not effective against enterococcus, methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus (mrsa), or anaerobes such as mycoplasma.
Expert Advice
Your doctor has prescribed Cefepime to cure your infection and improve your symptoms.Do not skip any doses and finish the full course of treatment even if you feel better. Stopping it early may make the infection to come back and harder to treat.Discontinue Cefepime and inform your doctor immediately if you get a rash, itchy skin, swelling of face and mouth, or have difficulty in breathing.Diarrhea may occur as a side effect but should stop when your course is complete. Inform your doctor if it doesn't stop or if you find blood in your stools.Take it with food to avoid an upset stomach.Avoid consuming alcohol while taking Cefepime as it may cause increased side effects.
Product Details
SKU: PC-45859 Product Description: Novapime 1 G Injection is manufactured by Lupe Packing: Vial Condition: New Sold by: Pulse Pharmacy India Pvt. Ltd.