Xtrapime 2 gm/vial (IV Injection)

2 gm vial: ৳ 1,100.00

Medicine Details

Category Details
Generic Cefepime hydrochloride
Company Asiatic laboratories ltd
Also available as
Xtrapime 500 mg injection Xtrapime 1 gm injection

Title

  • Xtrapime

Categories

  • Antibiotics
  • Medication

Description

  • Xtrapime is indicated for the treatment of various infections caused by susceptible strains of microorganisms.

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    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

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      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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