Ceftipime 1 gm/vial (IM/IV Injection)
1 gm vial: ৳ 552.08
Medicine Details
| Category | Details |
|---|---|
| Generic | Cefepime hydrochloride |
| Company | Renata limited |
| Also available as |
Title
- Ceftipime
- Cefepime
Categories
- Antibiotic
- Medication
- Pharmaceutical
Description
- Indicated for treatment of pneumonia
- Bactericidal mode of action
- Usual dosage and administration
- Interactions with aminoglycosides
- Contraindications for hypersensitivity
- Potential side effects
- Pregnancy category and lactation
- Precautions and warnings
- Special populations usage
- Effects of overdose
- Therapeutic class
- Reconstitution guidelines
- Storage conditions
Indications
- Pneumonia treatment
- Febrile neutropenia therapy
- Urinary tract infection treatment
- Skin and skin structure infection treatment
- Intra-abdominal infection treatment
Pharmacology
- Bactericidal action
- Disruption of peptidoglycan synthesis
- Mode of action similar to penicillins
- Inhibition of transpeptidation
Dosage & Administration
- Intravenous administration
- Specific dosage for different infections
- Note about administration routes
Interaction
- Monitoring renal function with aminoglycosides
- Potential nephrotoxicity with diuretics
Contraindications
- Hypersensitivity to cephalosporins or beta-lactam antibiotics
Side Effects
- Immediate hypersensitivity reactions
Pregnancy & Lactation
- Category B for pregnancy
- Excretion in breast milk
- Caution for nursing women
Precautions & Warnings
- Avoid use without bacterial infection
- Risk of drug-resistant bacteria
- Potential for overgrowth of non-susceptible microorganisms
- Prothrombin activity monitoring
- Caution in gastrointestinal disease
- Effects on glucose metabolism
Use in Special Populations
- Pediatric use
- Geriatric use
- Impaired hepatic function
- Impaired renal function
Overdose Effects
- Symptoms of overdose
- Supportive treatment
- Hemodialysis for renal insufficiency
Therapeutic Class
- Fourth generation cephalosporins
Reconstitution
- IV and IM administration guidelines
- Compatibilities with diluents
- Reconstitution volumes for different vials
Storage Conditions
- Expiry date
- Keep out of reach of children
- Dispensing on prescription