Cefepime: Uses, Side Effects & Brands in Pakistan
Cefepime is a fourth-generation cephalosporin antibiotic given by injection. It is used in hospitals for serious infections, including those caused by Pseudomonas.
How Cefepime works
Cefepime destroys the bacterial cell wall. Its structure lets it resist some of the enzymes bacteria use against older cephalosporins, so it covers a broad range of bacteria.
What is Cefepime used for?
- Pneumonia, including hospital-acquired pneumonia
- Complicated urinary tract and kidney infections
- Complicated abdominal infections, together with other antibiotics
- Skin infections
- Fever in patients with a low white blood cell count
Side effects of Cefepime
Not everyone gets side effects. The ones reported more often are:
- Pain or inflammation at the injection site
- Diarrhoea
- Skin rash
- Headache
In people with kidney problems, cefepime can build up and cause confusion, unusual behaviour, muscle jerks or seizures. Tell the medical team straight away if you notice these.
Precautions and warnings
- Tell the doctor about any allergy to penicillin or cephalosporins.
- The dose must be adjusted in kidney disease.
- It should only be given by a trained healthcare professional.
- Tell the doctor if you have had colitis after antibiotics.
- Tell the doctor if you are pregnant or breastfeeding.
Frequently asked questions about Cefepime
Is cefepime the same as cefixime?
No. The names are similar, but cefepime is a fourth-generation injection used in hospitals, while cefixime is a third-generation antibiotic taken by mouth.
Cefepime brands and prices in Pakistan
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