Cefepime (By injection)

SEF-e-peem

Treats infections caused by bacteria. This medicine is a cephalosporin antibiotic.

Drug classes

Antibiotic (About this – PubMed Health)

Uses

Uses of This Medicine

Cefepime injection is used to treat bacterial infections in many different parts of the body. It belongs to the class of medicines known as cephalosporin antibiotics. It works by killing bacteria or preventing their growth. However, this medicine will not work for colds, flu, or other virus infections.

This medicine is to be given only by or under the direct supervision of a doctor.

Other uses (PubMed Health)

How To Use

Injectable

Your doctor will prescribe your exact dose and tell you how often it should be given. This medicine is given as a shot into a muscle or vein.

A nurse or other health provider will give you this medicine.

Missed dose: You must use this medicine on a fixed schedule. Call your doctor or pharmacist if you miss a dose.

Drugs and Foods to Avoid

Ask your doctor or pharmacist before using any other medicine, including over-the-counter medicines, vitamins, and herbal products.

Some medicines can affect how cefepime works. Tell your doctor if you are taking any of the following:

An aminoglycoside antibiotic, such as amikacin, gentamicin, streptomycin, tobramycin A diuretic (water pill), such as furosemide

When Not To Use

This medicine is not right for everyone. Do not receive it if you had an allergic reaction to cefepime or to other antibiotics.

Warnings

Tell your doctor if you are pregnant or breastfeeding, or if you have kidney disease, liver disease, brain disease, or a history of seizures, colitis, or severe diarrhea.

This medicine can cause diarrhea. Call your doctor if the diarrhea becomes severe, does not stop, or is bloody. Do not take any medicine to stop diarrhea until you have talked to your doctor. Diarrhea can occur 2 months or more after you stop taking this medicine. Diarrhea may occur 2 months or more after you stop using this medicine.

Tell any doctor or dentist who treats you that you are using this medicine. This medicine may affect certain medical test results.

Your doctor will check your progress and the effects of this medicine at regular visits. Keep all appointments.

Call your doctor if your symptoms do not improve or if they get worse.

Possible side effects

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Call your doctor right away if you notice any of these side effects:

Allergic reaction: Itching or hives, swelling in your face or hands, swelling or tingling in your mouth or throat, chest tightness, trouble breathing

Blistering, peeling, red skin rash

Change in how much or how often you urinate

Confusion, seizures

Dark urine or pale stools, nausea, vomiting, loss of appetite, stomach pain, yellow skin or eyes

Diarrhea that may contain blood

Fever, chills, cough, sore throat, or body aches

Numbness and tingling around the mouth, fingertips, or feet

Seeing, hearing, or feeling things that are not there

Severe sleepiness

Unusual bleeding, bruising, or weakness

If you notice these less serious side effects, talk with your doctor:

Mild skin rash

Pain, itching, burning, swelling, or a lump under your skin where the needle is placed

If you notice other side effects that you think are caused by this medicine, tell your doctor.

Call your doctor for medical advice about side effects. You may report side effects to FDA at 1-800-FDA-1088.

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Brand names include

Maxipime, PremierPro Rx Cefepime

There may be other brand names for this medicine.