Xenim 500 mg/vial (IM/IV Injection)

500 mg vial: ৳ 301.13

Medicine Details

Category Details
Generic Cefepime hydrochloride
Company Opsonin pharma ltd
Also available as
Xenim 1 gm injection

Title

  • Xenim - Fourth Generation Cephalosporins

Categories

  • Antibiotics
  • Medication
  • Pharmaceuticals

Description

  • Indicated for the treatment of moderate to severe pneumonia, febrile neutropenia, urinary tract infections, skin infections, and intra-abdominal infections
  • Bactericidal mode of action disrupting bacterial cell wall synthesis
  • Dosage recommendation for different types of infections and patient populations
  • Interactions with aminoglycosides and diuretics leading to potential nephrotoxicity
  • Contraindications include immediate hypersensitivity reactions to cephalosporins or penicillins
  • Pregnancy Category B; caution advised during lactation
  • Precautions for bacterial resistance, overgrowth of non-susceptible microorganisms, prothrombin activity
  • Special population considerations for pediatrics, geriatrics, hepatic, and renal impairment
  • Symptoms and treatment of overdose, recommendation for hemodialysis in renal insufficiency
  • Reconstitution instructions for intravenous and intramuscular administration with compatible diluents
  • Storage advice to use before expiry and keep out of reach of children

Attributes

  • Color: White
  • Dimensions: Varies by vial size
  • Material: Glass vials, plastic caps
  • Mode of Action: Bactericidal
  • Dosage Form: Intravenous, Intramuscular
  • Dosage Time: 30 minutes infusion time
  • Dosage Strengths: 500mg, 1g, 2g
  • Dosage Frequency: Varies by infection type
  • Interaction Warning: Monitor renal function
  • Contraindications: Hypersensitivity reactions
  • Pregnancy Category: B
  • Lactation Caution: Excreted in breast milk
  • Precautions: Avoid in gastrointestinal diseases
  • Pediatric Use: Dosage per kg weight
  • Geriatric Use: Adjusted doses for renal insufficiency
  • Compatibility: With specific IV fluids and diluents
  • Recommended Storage: Before expiry date
  • Prescription Requirement: Registered physician
  • Function: Treat bacterial infections
  • Side Effects: Hypersensitivity reactions
  • Special Population Use: Pediatric and geriatric
  • Overdose Effects: Encephalopathy, seizures
  • Symptoms of Overdose: Confusion, muscular excitability
  • Technical Specifications: Requires infusion pump
  • Designed for: Intravenous therapy
  • Expiry Date: Do not use after expiration
  • Adverse Events: Encephalopathy, myoclonus
  • Toxic Reactions: Potentially in renal impairment
  • Dose Adjustments: For impaired renal function
  • Compatible diluents: Sterile Water, Sodium Chloride
  • Recommendation: Healthcare professional use only
  • Route of Administration: IV, IM
  • Infection Types: Pneumonia, Intra-abdominal, Urinary Tract
  • Population Groups: Pediatrics, Geriatrics
  • Administration Set: Compatible with IV tubing
  • Incompatible Drugs: High-dose aminoglycosides
  • Overgrowth Risk: Non-susceptible microorganisms
  • Blood Tests: Prothrombin time monitoring
  • Storage: Cool, dry place away from sunlight
  • Dispensing: Prescription only
  • Risk Factors: Renal or hepatic impairment
  • Treatable Infections: Respiratory, Skin, UTI
  • Cautions: Prothrombin activity fall risks
  • Production Class: Fourth Generation Cephalosporin
  • Instructions: Dosage & Administration guide
  • Renal Impairment: Adjusted dosage required
  • Packaging: Glass vials with plastic caps
  • Synergistic Therapy: Combination with metronidazole
  • Route of Elimination: Renal excretion
  • Additional Monitoring: Renal function tests
  • Infusion: Over 30 minutes for IV administration

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