Maxipime

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Cefepime 1g, 2g Injection is a Cephalosporin Antibiotic. A wide variety of bacterial infections are treated with an injection. It is semi-synthetic in nature. The brand name under which it is available worldwide is Maxipime. This injection is highly soluble in water and ranges from white to pale yellow color.

Purpose:

• Maxipime is used to treat moderate to severe pneumonia.
• It is indicated for the treatment of complicated urinary tract infections such as pyelonephritis.
• It suppresses the growth of various bacteria such as Escherichia coli, Proteus mirabilis, and Klebsiella pneumoniae.
• Cefepime 1g, 2g Injection treats skin structure infections that are caused by Staphylococcus aureus.
• Intra-abdominal infections are also cured with this medication.

 

Mechanism:

Maxipime inhibits bacterial cell wall synthesis. This injection obstructs the in vitro activity of bacteria inside the body.

 

Dosage:

• As per the doctor’s prescription.
• For severe pneumonia: 1-2 g every 8-12 hours for 10 days.
• For febrile neutropenic patients: 2g every 8 hours for 7 days.
• For skin structure infections: 2g every 12 hours for 10 days.
• For urinary tract infection: 2g every 12 hours, for 10 days.
• For abdominal infections: 2g every 8-12 hours, for 7-10 days.
• The Cefepime 1g, 2g Injection is meant to be given intravenously.

 

Side effects:

• Common side effects of this medication are confusion, nausea, diarrhea, vomiting, headache, back pain, fever among others.
• Serious side effects are neutropenia, anaphylaxis, thrombocytopenia, seizures, aphasia, stupor, hallucinations, transient leukopenia, agranulocytosis, renal dysfunction, pancytopenia, cholestasis, hemorrhage among others.
• If any of the above-stated effects are experienced, consult your doctor right away, before the situation worsens.

 

Precautions and measures:

• If you have had a medical history of any kidney disease, stomach or intestinal infections such as colitis, inform your doctor before getting on the medication of Cefepime 1g, 2g Injection.
• Some live bacterial vaccines such as typhoid vaccines might not work well with this medication.
• Do not get any vaccinations or immunizations during the tenure of this drug.
• If you’re pregame before starting with this treatment, inform your doctor.
• Consumption of this injection can lead to a fall in prothrombin activity.
• Lactating mothers are advised not to consume this drug.
• Children below the age of 2 years should not be injected with this medication.
• Keep it out of reach of kids and pets.
• Do not let the nib of injection come in contact with the blood vessel at the time of use.

 

Interactions:

It has been established that Maxipime interferes with certain lab tests such as urine glucose tests and leads to false reports.