Manufacturer: Parenteral Drugs India Ltd
Salt Composition : Cefepime(1gm)
Vial of 1 Injection
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Maxopime 1gm 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.
It works by killing bacteria. Antibiotics such as cefepime injection will not work for colds, flu, or other viral infections. Using antibiotics when they are not needed increases your risk of getting an infection later that resists antibiotic treatment.
Cefepime was absorbed rapidly; mean peak times were 1.0-1.6 hours. Pharmacokinetics were linear over the 250-mg to 2000-mg dose range, with mean total body clearance ranging from 125 to 141 mL/min. The peak plasma concentration and area under the curve increased in a dose-proportional manner
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 Maxopime
Injection site reactions (pain, swelling, redness)
Diarrhea
Increased white blood cell count (eosinophils)
Injection site phlebitis
Skin rash
Increased liver enzymes
Positive Coombs test
Increased prothrombin time
Decreased phosphate level in blood
Increased partial thromboplastin time (PTT)
diarrhea from an infection with Clostridium difficile bacteria.
a decrease in the blood clotting protein prothrombin.
an increased risk of bleeding.
myoclonus, quick and involuntary muscle jerks.
inflammation of the large intestine.
mild to moderate kidney impairment.
seizures.
Maxopime 1gm 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.
Consuming alcohol with Maxopime 1gm Injection does not cause any harmful side effects.
Maxopime 1gm 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 Maxopime 1gm Injection, since it may have possible effects such as rash and diarrhea.
Cefepime injection is used to treat certain infections caused by bacteria including pneumonia, and skin, urinary tract, and kidney infections. Cefepime injection is used in combination with metronidazole (Flagyl) to treat abdominal (stomach area) infections.
colitis.
renal dysfunction.
dialysis.
liver disease.
seizure disorders.
Kindly do not self administer.
Store below 30°C
If you miss a dose of Maxopime 1gm Injection, consult your doctor.
Consult a doctor before taking any medicines.
Your doctor has prescribed Maxopime 1gm Injection to cure your infection and improve your symptoms.
Do not skip any doses and 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.
Discontinue Maxopime 1gm Injection and inform your doctor immediately if you get a rash, itchy skin, swelling of face and mouth, or have difficulty in breathing.
Diarrhea may occur as a side effect but should stop when your course is complete. Inform your doctor if it doesn't stop or if you find blood in your stools.
Your doctor or nurse will give you this medicine. Kindly do not self administer.
Q. How long does Maxopime 1gm Injection takes to work?
Usually, Maxopime 1gm 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. Can the use of Maxopime 1gm Injection cause diarrhea?
Yes, the use of Maxopime 1gm 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.
Q. What if I don't get better after using Maxopime 1gm 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.
