Fourgen 500 mg/vial (IM/IV Injection)
500 mg vial: ৳ 300.00
Medicine Details
| Category | Details |
|---|---|
| Generic | Cefepime hydrochloride |
| Company | Biopharma limited |
| Also available as |
Title
- Fourgen Cefepime Injection
Categories
- Medicine
- Antibiotic
- Injectable
Description
- Fourth generation Cephalosporin indicated for the treatment of various infections caused by susceptible strains of microorganisms.
DosageAndAdministration
- Administered intravenously over approximately 30 minutes
- Dosage varies based on the type and severity of infection
Indications
- Treatment of pneumonia (moderate to severe)
- Treatment of febrile neutropenia
- Treatment of urinary tract infections
- Treatment of skin and skin structure infections
- Treatment of intra-abdominal infections
Pharmacology
- Bactericidal with the same mode of action as other beta-lactam antibiotics
- Disrupts the synthesis of the peptidoglycan layer of bacterial cell walls
- Facilitated by transpeptidases known as penicillin binding proteins (PBPs)
Interaction
- Monitor renal function if administering high doses of aminoglycosides with Fourgen
- Nephrotoxicity reported with concomitant administration of other cephalosporins with potent diuretics such as furosemide
Contraindications
- Immediate hypersensitivity reactions to cefepime or the cephalosporin class of antibiotics
- Penicillin or other betalactum antibiotics
SideEffects
- May cause immediate hypersensitivity reactions
PregnancyAndLactation
- Pregnancy Category B
- Excreted in human breast milk in very low concentrations
- Caution advised when administered to nursing women
PrecautionsAndWarnings
- Avoid prescribing in the absence of bacterial infection or prophylactic indication
- Prolonged use may result in overgrowth of non-susceptible microorganisms
- Associated with a fall in prothrombin activity
- Should be prescribed with caution in individuals with a history of gastrointestinal disease
UseInSpecialPopulations
- Maximum dose for pediatric patients should not exceed the recommended adult dose
- Serious adverse events reported in geriatric patients with renal insufficiency
OverdoseEffects
- Patients who receive an overdose should be carefully observed and given supportive treatment
- Hemodialysis recommended in the presence of renal insufficiency
Reconstitution
- Intravenous and intramuscular administration guidelines provided
- Compatibility with various IV infusion fluids and diluents specified
StorageConditions
- Do not use later than the date of expiry
- Keep all medicines out of the reach of children
- To be dispensed only on the prescription of a registered physician
TherapeuticClass
- Fourth generation Cephalosporins