Manufacturer: Glenmark Pharmaceuticals Ltd
Salt Composition : Cefepime(1000mg), Tazobactum(125mg)
Gefemax 1000 mg/125 mg Injection should only be administered under the supervision of a healthcare professional. Do not miss any scheduled appointments for taking this medicine. The course of the medicine should be completed even if you feel better.
The common side effects of this medicine are nausea, vomiting, diarrhea, rashes, etc. You may also experience injection site redness, swelling, and pain that goes away with time. If any of the side effects get aggravated, you must consult your doctor immediately. If you experience any allergic reaction (rashes, itching, swelling, shortness of breath, etc.), you must seek immediate medical help.
Before taking this medicine, you should tell your doctor if you are taking any medicines for any health condition. Pregnant or breastfeeding women should also consult with their doctor before taking it. Avoid drinking alcohol as it can cause excessive drowsiness with this medicine. It usually does not impair your ability to drive, but you should not drive if it makes you feel sleepy or dizzy.
Gefemax 1000 mg/125 mg Injection contains two different medicines, Cefepime and Tazobactum, that work together to kill the bacteria that cause infections. Cefipime works by stopping the growth of bacteria. Tazobactum reduces resistance and enhances the activity of Cefipime against bacteria.
The pharmacokinetics of cefepime are linear over the range of 500 mg to 2 g intramuscularly and do not vary with respect to treatment duration. The average steady-state volume of distribution of cefepime is 18 (±2) L.Within 30 min of infusion,tazobactam achieves 16-85% of plasma concentrations in skin, muscle, lung, gallbladder, and intestinal mucosa. Plasma and tissue levels remain above the MIC90s of major pathogens for 2 h post administration.
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 them
Common side effects of Intapime TZ
Diarrhea
Injection site reaction
Injection site pain
Injection site inflammation
Allergic reaction
Rash
Cefepime and tazobactam combination is contraindicated in patients who are hypersensitive to the drugs or other cephalosporins and should be used with caution in patients with a history of hypersensitivity to penicillins.
Gefemax 1000 mg/125 mg 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.
Caution is advised when consuming alcohol with Gefemax 1000 mg/125 mg Injection. Please consult your doctor.
Gefemax 1000 mg/125 mg 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.
Cefepime and tazobactam is used parenterally for the treatment of moderate to severe infections caused by or suspected of being caused by susceptible beta-Iactamases producing bacteria when cefepime alone would be ineffective. Complicated intra-abdominal infections.
CEFEPIME+TAZOBACTAM may interact with aminoglycoside antibiotics (streptomycin, neomycin, and gentamicin) as it may cause severe nephrotoxicity (damage to the kidney). It may also interact with a medicine used to treat gout (probenecid).
Kindly do not self administer.
Store below 30°C
If you miss a dose of Gefemax 1000 mg/125 mg Injection, please consult your doctor.
Consult a doctor before taking any medicines.
You have been prescribed this combination medicine to treat bacterial infections, even if they have developed resistance.
Finish the full course of treatment even if you feel better. Stopping it early may make the infection to come back and harder to treat.
Talk to your doctor if you notice bloody stools or develop abdominal cramps.
Inform your doctor immediately if you develop an itchy rash, swelling of the face, throat or tongue or breathing difficulties while taking it.
Your doctor or nurse will give you this medicine. Kindly do not self administer.
Q. How long does Gefemax 1000 mg/125 mg Injection takes to work?
Usually, Gefemax 1000 mg/125 mg Injection starts working soon after taking it. However, it may take some days to kill all the harmful bacteria and make you feel better.
Q. What if I don't get better after using Gefemax 1000 mg/125 mg Injection?
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.
Q. Can I stop taking Gefemax 1000 mg/125 mg Injection when I feel better?
No, do not stop taking Gefemax 1000 mg/125 mg Injection and complete the full course of treatment even if you feel better. Your symptoms may improve before the infection is completely cured.
