Ceftipime 2 gm/vial (IV Injection)
2 gm vial: ৳ 1,104.15
Medicine Details
| Category | Details |
|---|---|
| Generic | Cefepime hydrochloride |
| Company | Renata limited |
| Also available as |
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 action
- Disruption of peptidoglycan synthesis
- Mode of action similar to penicillins
- Inhibition of transpeptidation
- Importance in Gram-positive organisms
Dosage & Administration
- Intravenous administration
- Dosage for different types of infections
- Duration of treatment
- Instructions for administration
- Caution for high risk and neutropenic patients
Interaction
- Monitoring of renal function
- Potential nephrotoxicity and ototoxicity
- Potential nephrotoxicity with diuretics
Contraindications
- Immediate hypersensitivity reactions to cephalosporins
- Immediate hypersensitivity reactions to penicillin
- Contraindicated in certain antibiotic classes
Side Effects
- Potential adverse reactions
- Possible hypersensitivity reactions
- Adverse reactions in specific patient groups
Pregnancy & Lactation
- Pregnancy Category B
- Caution for use during pregnancy
- Low concentration in breast milk
- Caution for nursing women
Precautions & Warnings
- Appropriate use in bacterial infections
- Risk of drug-resistant bacteria
- Overgrowth of non-susceptible microorganisms
- Monitoring prothrombin activity
- Caution for patients with gastrointestinal disease
- Effect of arginine on glucose metabolism
Use in Special Populations
- Pediatric Use
- Geriatric Use
- Impaired Hepatic Function
- Impaired Renal Function
- Dose adjustment for renal impairment
Overdose Effects
- Observation and supportive treatment for overdose
- Recommendation for hemodialysis in renal insufficiency
- Symptoms of overdose
Therapeutic Class
- Fourth generation Cephalosporins
Reconstitution
- Intravenous and intramuscular reconstitution
- Compatibility with IV infusion fluids
- Instructions for reconstitution for different vial sizes
Storage Conditions
- Expiration date
- Storage precautions
- Dispensing on prescription only