Medicines based on Cefepime
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 -
Main Benefits
Other Benefits
- Skin Infections (Read More - From Turmeric to Aloe Vera : How to Manage Skin Infections with Home Remedies)
- Neutropenia
- Urinary Tract Infection (Read More - Home remedies for UTI)
- Bronchitis (Read More - How to Treat Bronchitis at Home: Simple and Effective Remedies)
- Peritonitis
- Septic Arthritis
- Osteomyelitis
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 |
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| Geriatric |
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| 13 - 18 years (Adolescent) |
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| 2 - 12 years (Child) |
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| Infant (1 month to 2 years) |
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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
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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
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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
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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
See all substitutes for Cefepime
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- Micropime 250 Injection - ₹79
- Maxicef 250 Injection - ₹81
- Biopime 1000 Injection - ₹104
- Mapime 1 gm Injection - ₹151
- Kefpime 500 Injection - ₹119
- Kefpime 1000 Injection - ₹218
- Ivipime 500 Injection - ₹241
- Ivipime 1000 Injection - ₹180
- Cepime 1000 Injection - ₹138
- Biopime 500 Injection - ₹69
This medicine data has been created by -
B.Pharma, Pharmacy
7 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)
