Cefepime Injection

Cefepime Injection is an antibiotic that fights bacterial infection. This injection is prescribed for quick relief in certain conditions, such as pneumonia, infection of the urinary tract and kidney and skin. This medicine is combined with metronidazole for the treatment of abdominal infections. In some cases, this medicine is also prescribed for fever. Cefepime Injection is classified as cephalosporin antibiotic which works by killing the bacteria. The injection is not suitable for viral infections or flu and in such situation this the risk of infection increases.

How to Use Cefepime Injection

The injection comes in powdered form which is to be mixed with sterile liquid for making the solution and has to be injected intravenously. It also comes in IM (intramuscular) form for injecting intramuscularly. It is recommended for use every 8 hours for a week for completing the course. The injection can be administered by a trained healthcare professional. In case the symptoms of a patient do not subside even after some days, he/should consult the doctor. It is always recommended to complete the prescribed dosage otherwise the infection will remain and in such cases the bacteria will develop resistance to antibiotics.

Some Other Uses of Cefepime Injection

Cefepime Injection can also be used to treat infection of the valves and heart lining, which is called endocarditis, infections in the blood and meningitis which is the infection of the membranes of brain and spine.

Precautions

All medicines are made for specific purposes. But they may also cause certain reactions in some cases. Therefore, it is always advisable to the patients to discuss their condition before taking Cefepime Injection. A patient must share information with the doctor, such as:

• Inform your doctor if you are allergic to cefepime, other cephalosporin antibiotics such as cefadroxil, cefaclor, cefdinir, cefazolin (Ancef, Kefzol), cefditoren (Spectracef), cefotaxime (Claforan), cefixime (Suprax), cefotetan, etc.
• If you are taking other medicines or have some underlying health conditions
• Also, inform the doctor if you are allergic to certain ingredients in the injection
• Inform your doctor about Vitamin, nutritional supplements, medications and herbal products you are taking. 
• Inform your doctor if you are pregnant, feeding mother, or planning to conceive. In case you have become pregnant while taking this medicine, inform your doctor.

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