Fourgen 1 gm/vial (IM/IV Injection)
1 gm vial: ৳ 550.00
Medicine Details
| Category | Details |
|---|---|
| Generic | Cefepime hydrochloride |
| Company | Biopharma limited |
| Also available as |
Title
- Fourgen (Cefepime) Injection
Category
- Antibiotic
- Intravenous Medication
- Pharmaceutical Product
Indications
- Treatment of pneumonia (moderate to severe)
- 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
- Similar mode of action as penicillins
- Inhibition of cell wall structural integrity
Dosage & Administration
- Intravenous administration over approximately 30 minutes
- Specific dosage for different infections and severities
- Adjustment of dosage for patients with renal impairment
Interaction
- Monitor renal function when administered with aminoglycosides
- Risk of nephrotoxicity with concomitant diuretic administration
Contraindications
- Immediate hypersensitivity reactions to cephalosporin antibiotics
Side Effects
- Potential for immediate hypersensitivity reactions
Pregnancy & Lactation
- Pregnancy Category B
- Excretion in human breast milk in very low concentrations
Precautions & Warnings
- Avoid use in the absence of proven or strongly suspected bacterial infection
- Risk of overgrowth of non-susceptible microorganisms
- Association with fall in prothrombin activity
- Caution in patients with gastrointestinal disease
- Potential impact on glucose metabolism and serum potassium levels
Use in Special Populations
- Maximum dose for pediatric patients
- Risk of serious adverse events in geriatric patients with renal insufficiency
- No adjustment necessary for patients with impaired hepatic function
- Dose adjustment for patients with impaired renal function
- Supportive treatment for overdose
Overdose Effects
- Symptoms include encephalopathy, myoclonus, seizures
- Hemodialysis recommended in the presence of renal insufficiency
Therapeutic Class
- Fourth generation Cephalosporins
Reconstitution
- Specific instructions for intravenous and intramuscular reconstitution
- Compatibility with various intravenous infusion fluids and diluents
Storage Conditions
- Do not use after expiry date
- Keep out of reach of children
- Dispense only on prescription