Gen4 500 mg/vial (IM/IV Injection)
500 mg vial: ৳ 305.00
Medicine Details
| Category | Details |
|---|---|
| Generic | Cefepime hydrochloride |
| Company | Ibn sina pharmaceuticals ltd |
| Also available as |
Title and Categories
- Cefepime 4th Generation Cephalosporin
- Antibiotic
- Intravenous Drug
Dimensions
N/A
Color Options
N/A
Functions
- 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
Materials
- Active Ingredient: Cefepime
Technical Specifications
- Mode of Action: Disrupts synthesis of peptidoglycan layer of bacterial cell walls
- Dosage Administration: Intravenous administration over approximately 30 minutes
- Recommended Dosage for Different Infections
Design Elements
N/A
Usability Features
- Pediatric Use (2 months up to 16 years): Maximum dose should not exceed the recommended adult dose
- Geriatric Use: Caution and monitoring required due to serious adverse events in geriatric patients with renal insufficiency
Interaction
Renal function monitoring if high doses of aminoglycosides are administered with Cefepime
Contraindications
- Immediate hypersensitivity reactions to cephalosporin class, penicillin, or other betalactum antibiotics
Side Effects
- Immediate hypersensitivity reactions
- Overgrowth of non-susceptible microorganisms
- Fall in prothrombin activity
Pregnancy & Lactation
- Pregnancy Category B
- Excretion in human breast milk
- Caution in administration to a nursing woman
Precautions & Warnings
- Appropriate prescribing to avoid drug-resistant bacteria
- Prolonged use may result in overgrowth of non-susceptible microorganisms
- Association with fall in prothrombin activity
- Caution in individuals with a history of gastrointestinal disease
- Potential glucose metabolism alteration by Arginine
Use in Special Populations
- Pediatric Use
- Geriatric Use
- Impaired Hepatic Function
- Impaired Renal Function
Overdose Effects
- Observation and supportive treatment for patients who receive an overdose
- Hemodialysis recommended in the presence of renal insufficiency
Therapeutic Class
Fourth generation Cephalosporins
Reconstitution
- Intravenous and Intramuscular administration instructions
- Compatibility with different IV infusion fluids and diluents
Storage Conditions
- Do not use later than the date of expiry
- Keep out of the reach of children
- Dispensed only on the prescription of a registered physician