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Cefepime Sodium for Injection 1g
Composition:
Each vial contains:
- Cefepime Sodium equivalent to Cefepime 1g
Description:
Cefepime is a fourth-generation cephalosporin antibiotic with a broad spectrum of activity against Gram-positive and Gram-negative bacteria, including Pseudomonas aeruginosa. It is effective in treating severe bacterial infections, particularly in hospitalized and immunocompromised patients.
Indications:
Cefepime Sodium for Injection is used for the treatment of infections caused by susceptible bacteria, including:
- Respiratory tract infections (pneumonia, bronchitis)
- Urinary tract infections (UTIs), including complicated infections
- Intra-abdominal infections (peritonitis)
- Skin and soft tissue infections
- Febrile neutropenia
- Septicemia (bacteremia)
- Meningitis
Dosage & Administration:
- Adults and Adolescents (>12 years, ≥40 kg):
- 1-2g every 8-12 hours via intravenous (IV) or intramuscular (IM) injection
- For severe infections, up to 6g per day in divided doses
- Children (2 months - 12 years):
- 50 mg/kg every 8-12 hours (maximum 2g per dose)
- Neonates (<2 months):
- Febrile Neutropenia:
- Patients with Renal Impairment:
- Dosage adjustment is required based on creatinine clearance
Administration:
- Intramuscular (IM): Dissolve in sterile water for injection or lidocaine solution (if recommended by a physician)
- Intravenous (IV): Dissolve in sterile water for injection or normal saline and administer as a slow IV injection over 3-5 minutes or IV infusion over 30 minutes
Contraindications:
- Hypersensitivity to Cefepime, cephalosporins, or penicillins
Precautions:
- Perform a skin sensitivity test before administration in allergic patients
- Use with caution in patients with renal impairment
- Monitor for neurological side effects, especially in renally impaired patients
Adverse Reactions:
- Gastrointestinal: Nausea, vomiting, diarrhea
- Allergic Reactions: Rash, pruritus, anaphylaxis (rare)
- Hematologic: Leukopenia, thrombocytopenia
- Hepatic: Elevated liver enzymes (ALT, AST)
- Neurological: Seizures (rare, mainly in renally impaired patients)
Drug Interactions:
- May enhance the nephrotoxicity of aminoglycosides
- Prolonged use with anticoagulants may increase bleeding risk
Storage Conditions:
- Store below 25°C, protect from light and moisture
- Keep out of reach of children

