Cefepime (500mg)
Cefeprime 500mg Injection is commonly used to treat critically ill patients admitted to the hospital. This medicine is given by drip or by direct injection into a vein under the supervision of a doctor or a nurse. The dose will depend on what type of infection you have, where it is in the body, and how serious it is. You should keep taking the injection for as long as you are prescribed, even if your symptoms quickly improve. If you stop taking it too early the infection may return or worsen.Some people may develop side effects like rash, itching, nausea, vomiting, headache, fever, diarrhea, or local redness and swelling at the site of injection. These side effects are usually temporary and go away during treatment as your body adjusts to the medicine. Consult your doctor if these side effects bother you or do not go away.Before starting treatment with this medicine, you should tell your doctor if you have any liver or kidney problems or if you are allergic to any antibiotic. While using it, your doctor may advise blood tests to monitor your kidney function. This medicine is generally regarded as safe to use in pregnancy and breastfeeding if prescribed by your doctor.
Most side effects do not require any medical attention and disappear as your body adjusts to the medicine. Consult your doctor if they persist or if you’re worried about themCommon side effects of Cefeprime
10 ml Injection
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Your doctor or nurse will give you this medicine. Kindly do not self administer.
Cefeprime 500mg Injection is an antibiotic. It kills bacteria by preventing them from forming the bacterial protective covering (cell wall) which is needed for them to survive.
Related Warnings
Consuming alcohol with Cefeprime 500mg Injection does not cause any harmful side effects.
Cefeprime 500mg Injection is generally considered safe to use during pregnancy. Animal studies have shown low or no adverse effects to the developing baby; however, there are limited human studies.
Cefeprime 500mg Injection is safe to use during breastfeeding. Human studies suggest that the drug does not pass into the breastmilk in a significant amount and is not harmful to the baby.
Avoid prolonged use of Cefeprime 500mg Injection, since it may have possible effects such as rash and diarrhea.
It is not known whether Cefeprime 500mg Injection alters the ability to drive. Do not drive if you experience any symptoms that affect your ability to concentrate and react.
Cefeprime 500mg Injection should be used with caution in patients with kidney disease. Dose adjustment of Cefeprime 500mg Injection may be needed. Please consult your doctor.
Cefeprime 500mg Injection is probably safe to use in patients with liver disease. Limited data available suggests that dose adjustment of Cefeprime 500mg Injection may not be needed in these patients. Please consult your doctor.
Usually, Cefeprime 500mg Injection starts working soon after taking it. However, it may take some days to kill all the harmful bacteria and make you feel better.
Yes, the use of Cefeprime 500mg Injection can cause diarrhea. It is an antibiotic which kills the harmful bacteria. However, it also affects the helpful bacteria in your stomach or intestine and causes diarrhea. If diarrhea persists, talk to your doctor about it.
Inform your doctor if you don't feel better after finishing the full course of treatment. Also, inform him if your symptoms are getting worse while using this medicine.
