Ceftipime 500 mg/vial (IM/IV Injection)

500 mg vial: ৳ 301.13

Medicine Details

Category	Details
Generic	Cefepime hydrochloride
Company	Renata limited
Also available as	Ceftipime 1 gm injection Ceftipime 2 gm injection

Indications

Treatment of Pneumonia (moderate to severe)
Febrile Neutropenia
Uncomplicated and Complicated Urinary Tract Infections
Uncomplicated Skin and Skin Structure Infections
Complicated Intra-abdominal Infections

Pharmacology

Bactericidal action
Disruption of bacterial cell wall synthesis
Mode of action similar to penicillins

Dosage & Administration

Intravenous administration over approximately 30 minutes
Different dosages for various infections
Duration of treatment for specific infections

Interaction

Monitoring renal function when administering with aminoglycosides

Contraindications

Immediate hypersensitivity reactions to cephalosporins, penicillin, or other betalactum antibiotics

Side Effects

Potential for immediate hypersensitivity reactions

Pregnancy & Lactation

Pregnancy Category B
Excretion in human breast milk
Caution during breastfeeding

Precautions & Warnings

Appropriate prescribing for bacterial infections
Potential overgrowth of non-susceptible microorganisms
Monitoring prothrombin activity
Caution in patients with gastrointestinal disease
Effects 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
Preference for hemodialysis in renal insufficiency

Therapeutic Class

Fourth generation Cephalosporins

Reconstitution

Intravenous and intramuscular administration
Compatibility with various IV fluids and diluents
Specific amount and volume for reconstitution

Storage Conditions

Expiry date
Keep out of reach of children
Dispensing with a prescription

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