Xenim 1 gm/vial (IM/IV Injection)

1 gm vial: ৳ 550.00

Medicine Details

Category	Details
Generic	Cefepime hydrochloride
Company	Opsonin pharma ltd
Also available as	Xenim 500 mg injection

Indications

Treatment of pneumonia (moderate to severe)
Febrile neutropenia therapy
Urinary tract infections treatment
Skin and skin structure infections treatment
Intra-abdominal infections treatment

Pharmacology

Bactericidal mode of action disrupting peptidoglycan layer synthesis

Dosage & Administration

Intravenous administration over 30 minutes
Specific dosages for different infections
Note on administration routes and duration

Interaction

Potential renal toxicity and ototoxicity with aminoglycosides

Contraindications

Hypersensitivity to cefepime or beta-lactam antibiotics

Side Effects

Potential hypersensitivity reactions

Pregnancy & Lactation

Pregnancy Category B
Excretion in breast milk with caution advised for nursing women

Precautions & Warnings

Appropriate use for bacterial infections
Risk of non-susceptible microorganism overgrowth
Monitoring prothrombin activity
Use with caution in patients with gastrointestinal disease
Potential glucose and potassium effects

Use in Special Populations

Pediatric dosages
Considerations for geriatric, hepatic, and renal impairment

Overdose Effects

Observation and supportive treatment for overdose
Recommendation for hemodialysis in renal insufficiency

Therapeutic Class

Fourth generation Cephalosporins

Reconstitution

Specific instructions for intravenous and intramuscular administration
Compatibility with various IV fluids and diluents
Details on amount of diluent to be added for specific vial sizes

Storage Conditions

Do not use after expiry date, keep out of reach of children, dispense only with prescription

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