Xtrapime 2 gm/vial (IV Injection)
2 gm vial: ৳ 1,100.00
Medicine Details
Category | Details |
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Generic | Cefepime hydrochloride |
Company | Asiatic laboratories ltd |
Also available as |
Title
- Xtrapime
Categories
- Antibiotics
- Medication
Description
- Xtrapime is indicated for the treatment of various infections caused by susceptible strains of microorganisms.
Color Options
Functions
- Bactericidal
- Disrupts synthesis of the peptidoglycan layer of bacterial cell walls
- Compatible with various IV infusion fluids
Materials
- Cefepime (active ingredient)
- Sterile Water for Injection
- Sodium Chloride Injection
- Dextrose Injection
- Lidocaine Hydrochloride
Technical Specifications
- Intravenous administration over approximately 30 minutes
- Maximum dose for pediatric patients should not exceed recommended adult dose
- Excretion in human breast milk in very low concentrations (0.5 pg/ml)
Design Elements
- IV/IM vials for intravenous or intramuscular administration
Usability Features
- Cautious use in individuals with a history of gastrointestinal disease, particularly colitis
- Dose adjustment for patients with impaired renal function
Dimensions
Indications
- Pneumonia (moderate to severe)
- Febrile Neutropenia
- Uncomplicated and Complicated Urinary Tract Infections
- Uncomplicated Skin and Skin Structure Infections
- Complicated Intra-abdominal Infections
Pharmacology
- Bactericidal mode of action similar to other beta-lactam antibiotics
Dosage & Administration
- Dosage varies for different types of infections and severity
- IV administration for 30 minutes
- IM route of administration indicated for certain UTIs
Interaction
- Monitor renal function if high doses of aminoglycosides administered with Xtrapime
Contraindications
- Immediate hypersensitivity reactions to cefepime or cephalosporin class of antibiotics
Side Effects
- Immediate hypersensitivity reactions
- Increased risk of developing drug-resistant bacteria
Pregnancy & Lactation
- Pregnancy Category B
- Excretion in human breast milk in very low concentrations
- Caution in nursing women
Precautions & Warnings
- Prescribing in absence of proven or strongly suspected bacterial infection unlikely to provide benefit
- Prolonged use may result in overgrowth of non-susceptible microorganisms
- Potential fall in prothrombin activity
- Prescribed with caution in individuals with a history of gastrointestinal disease
Use in Special Populations
- Pediatric Use
- Geriatric Use
- Impaired Hepatic Function
- Impaired Renal Function
Overdose Effects
- Symptoms include encephalopathy, myoclonus, seizures, and neuromuscular excitability
- Careful observation and supportive treatment required
Therapeutic Class
- Fourth generation Cephalosporins
Reconstitution
- Reconstitution for IV and IM administration
- Compatibility with various IV infusion fluids and diluents
Storage Conditions
- Do not use later than the date of expiry
- Keep out of the reach of children
- Dispensed only on the prescription of a registered physician
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