Forgen 1 gm/vial (IM/IV Injection)
1 gm vial: ৳ 550.00
Medicine Details
| Category | Details |
|---|---|
| Generic | Cefepime hydrochloride |
| Company | Aristopharma ltd |
| Also available as |
Indications
- Pneumonia (moderate to severe)
- Febrile Neutropenia
- Uncomplicated and Complicated Urinary Tract Infections (including pyelonephritis)
- Uncomplicated Skin and Skin Structure Infections
- Complicated Intra-abdominal Infections (used in combination with metronidazole)
Pharmacology
- Bactericidal action
- Mode of action similar to other beta-lactam antibiotics
- Disruption of peptidoglycan layer synthesis
- Importance in Gram-positive organisms
Dosage & Administration
- Intravenous administration
- Various dosages for different infections
- Administration duration specified for different infections
- Notes on route of administration for specific infections
Interaction
- Monitoring of renal function
- Potential nephrotoxicity and ototoxicity with aminoglycosides
- Reported nephrotoxicity with cephalosporins and potent diuretics
Contraindications
- Immediate hypersensitivity to cefepime or cephalosporin class of antibiotics
- Contraindication in patients with penicillin or other betalactum antibiotic hypersensitivity
Side Effects
- Possible adverse reactions
Pregnancy & Lactation
- Pregnancy Category B
- Caution in use during pregnancy
- Excretion in human breast milk
- Caution when administered to nursing women
Precautions & Warnings
- Appropriate use in proven or strongly suspected bacterial infection
- Risk of drug-resistant bacteria
- Ensuring evaluation of patient's condition
- Association with fall in prothrombin activity
- Caution in patients with renal or hepatic impairment
- Prescription caution for individuals with gastrointestinal disease
- Potential effect of arginine on glucose metabolism and serum potassium levels
Use in Special Populations
- Pediatric use with maximum recommended dosage
- Special considerations in geriatric patients and individuals with impaired renal function or hepatic function
Overdose Effects
- Observation and supportive treatment for overdose
- Recommendation for hemodialysis in renal insufficiency
- Reported symptoms of overdose
Therapeutic Class
- Fourth generation Cephalosporins
Reconstitution
- Administration via intravenous and intramuscular routes
- Compatibility with various diluents
- Specific diluent amounts for different vials
Storage Conditions
- Expiry date
- Storage guidelines
- Dispensing requirement