Amupime 500 mg/vial (IM/IV Injection)
500 mg vial: ৳ 300.00
Medicine Details
| Category | Details |
|---|---|
| Generic | Cefepime hydrochloride |
| Company | Amulet pharmaceuticals ltd |
Indications
- Treatment of moderate to severe pneumonia
- Treatment of febrile neutropenia
- Treatment of uncomplicated and complicated urinary tract infections
- Treatment of uncomplicated skin and skin structure infections
- Treatment of complicated intra-abdominal infections
Pharmacology
- Bactericidal action
- Disruption of peptidoglycan synthesis
- Mode of action similar to penicillins
Dosage & Administration
- Intravenous administration
- Dosage for different infections
- Duration of treatment for different infections
- Special considerations for febrile neutropenic patients
Interaction
- Potential interaction with aminoglycosides
- Nephrotoxicity risk with concomitant administration of potent diuretics
Contraindications
- Immediate hypersensitivity reactions to cefepime
- Contraindicated in patients allergic to cephalosporins, penicillin, or other betalactum antibiotics
Side Effects
- Potential adverse reactions
- Immediate hypersensitivity reactions
Pregnancy & Lactation
- Pregnancy category B
- Excretion in human breast milk
- Caution in administration to nursing women
Precautions & Warnings
- Avoid use in absence of bacterial infection
- Risk of overgrowth of non-susceptible microorganisms
- Association with fall in prothrombin activity
- Prescribe with caution in individuals with gastrointestinal disease
- Effect of arginine on glucose metabolism and serum potassium levels
Use in Special Populations
- Pediatric use
- Geriatric use
- Impaired hepatic function
- Impaired renal function
Overdose Effects
- Observation and supportive treatment for overdose
- Hemodialysis recommended in renal insufficiency
Therapeutic Class
- Fourth generation Cephalosporins
Reconstitution
- Intravenous reconstitution
- Compatibility with different IV infusion fluids
- Intramuscular reconstitution
- Reconstitution details for different vial sizes
Storage Conditions
- Expiry date
- Keep out of reach of children
- Dispensing only on prescription of a registered physician