Cefepime Pharmacology

Cefepime

About Cefepime
Fourth Generation cephalosporin antibiotic.
Mechanism of Action of Cefepime
Cefepime is a 3rd generation cephalosporin which exerts its bactericidal action by inhibiting bacterial cell wall synthesis. Cefepime inhibits transpeptidase & thus prevents cross linking of bacterial cell wall. Transpeptidase & associated proteins constitute various types of specific binding proteins which have affinity for cephalosporins like Cefipime
Pharmacokinets of Cefepime
Well absorbed after Parenteral administration, Distribution: widely distributed, Metabolism: It is metabolized inside the body Excretion: Excreted mainly through urine
Onset of Action for Cefepime
30 minutes
Duration of Action for Cefepime
N/A
Half Life of Cefepime
N/A
Side Effects of Cefepime
1.Pain after I.M. injection & thrombophlebitis after I.V. injection.
2 Rashes
3.Vaginitis
4.Pruritus
5.Candiasis
6.Nephrotoxicity
7.Pseudo membranous colitis
8.Nausea
9.Vomiting
10.Elevated liver enzymes
11.Headache
12.Dizziness
13.Hypotention
14.Vertigo
Contra-indications of Cefepime
1.Hypersensitivity to cephalosporins or Penicillins
2.Along with other nephrotoxic drugs
Special Precautions while taking Cefepime
1.Renal impairment
2.Pseudo membranous colitis
Pregnancy Related Information
Contraindicated
Old Age Related Information
Use with caution.
Breast Feeding Related Information
Use with caution.
Children Related Information
Contraindicated
Neonates: contraindicated
Indications for Cefepime
1.Pneumonia
2.Resistant hospital acquired infections
3.Septicemia,
4.Empiric therapy in febrile neutropenic patients
5.Urinary tract infections
6.Pyelonephritis
7.Tonsillitis, Pharyngitis etc.
8.Skin & soft tissue infections
Interactions for Cefepime
N/A
Typical Dosage for Cefepime
Adults: 1 to 2 gm I.V. twice daily or thrice daily
Urinary tract infections:500mg to 1gm I.V. or I.M. twice daily for 10 days. In severe cases dose may be increased up to 2gm twice daily for 10 days
Infections in neutropenic patients:6gm/day in 3 divided doses; for 1week
Pneumonia:1 to 2 gm twice daily for 10 days
Intra abdominal infections:2gm twice daily for 10 days
Schedule of Cefepime
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Storage Requirements for Cefepime
Store in a temperature range of 2 degree to 25 degree C and protect from light.
Effects of Missed Dosage of Cefepime
Take the missed dose as soon as noticed and if it is the time to take the next dose then skip the missed dose.
Effects of Overdose of Cefepime
Symptoms of over dosage include neuromuscular disorders and may precipitate seizures. Treatment includes removal of drug from the body by hemodialysis & supportive measures

Home Delivery for Cefepime in Your City

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