Cefpirome: Uses, Side Effects & Brands in Pakistan

Cefpirome is a fourth-generation cephalosporin antibiotic given by injection. It is a prescription medicine used for serious chest infections, urinary tract infections, blood infections and skin infections. In Pakistan it is available as injections, made by 10 different manufacturers. On this page you can read how it works, its common side effects and precautions, and compare the brands and prices available at Medimart.

How Cefpirome works

Cefpirome is a fourth-generation cephalosporin. It stops bacteria from building and repairing their cell wall, so they break apart and die. It covers a broad range of bacteria, including many that resist older cephalosporins.

What is Cefpirome used for?

• Serious chest infections
• Urinary tract infections
• Blood infections
• Skin infections

Cefpirome is an injectable antibiotic used in hospital for severe bacterial infections. These include chest infections such as pneumonia, complicated urinary tract and kidney infections, blood infections (septicaemia), and skin and soft tissue infections. It is also used for suspected infection in patients with fever and very low white blood cell counts, for example during cancer treatment.

Side effects of Cefpirome

Most people receiving Cefpirome have no problems, though some experience:

• Pain, redness or swelling at the injection site
• Diarrhoea
• Nausea or vomiting
• Skin rash or itching
• Headache

Stop and get medical help straight away for swelling of the face or throat, difficulty breathing, a severe rash, or severe or bloody diarrhoea.

Precautions and warnings

• It is given only in hospital or clinic settings by trained healthcare professionals, who monitor the patient during treatment.
• Tell your doctor if you have ever had an allergic reaction to penicillin, a cephalosporin or any other antibiotic.
• Let your doctor know if you have kidney disease, as the dose may need adjusting, or a history of fits.
• Treatment should continue for the full course your doctor decides on, even if you feel better earlier.
• If you are pregnant or breastfeeding, Cefpirome will be used only if your doctor feels it is needed.

Frequently asked questions about Cefpirome

What is the price of Cefpirome in Pakistan?

At Medimart, Cefpirome products currently in stock range from Rs 320 to Rs 864 per pack, depending on the brand, strength and pack size. The lowest-priced option right now is Pir 500mg Injection at Rs 320. Prices are updated regularly, so the product list on this page always shows the latest price.

Which brands of Cefpirome are available in Pakistan?

Cefpirome is sold in Pakistan under brand names such as Efrome (Akson), Romicef (Barrett Hodgson Pakistan Ltd), Efpiro (Biocare), Ivcef (Bosch Pharmaceuticals Ltd), Pir (Elko), Moricef (Shrooq), Cefrome (Synchro) and Pironome (Genome Pharmaceuticals Ltd), along with 2 more brands listed below.

Do I need a prescription for Cefpirome?

Yes. Cefpirome is a prescription medicine in Pakistan. Use it only when a doctor has prescribed it, at the dose and for the time they advise.

Can Cefpirome be used during pregnancy?

If you are pregnant or breastfeeding, Cefpirome will be used only if your doctor feels it is needed.

Are all Cefpirome brands the same?

Brands that contain the same amount of Cefpirome in the same form are expected to work in the same way, although inactive ingredients, pack sizes and prices differ. Ask your doctor or pharmacist before switching from one brand to another.

Cefpirome brands and prices in Pakistan

Medimart lists 17 products containing Cefpirome from different manufacturers. Compare strengths, pack sizes and prices below and order online with cash on delivery.

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