Amikacin + Cefepime
Information about Amikacin + Cefepime
Amikacin + Cefepime Uses
Amikacin+Cefepime is used in the treatment of bacterial infections.
How Amikacin + Cefepime works
Amikacin + Cefepime is a combination of two medicines: Amikacin and Cefepime. Amikacin is an antibiotic which stops bacterial growth by preventing the synthesis of essential proteins required by bacteria to carry out vital functions. Cefepime is also an antibiotic which works by preventing the formation of the bacterial protective covering which is essential for the survival of bacteria in the human body. Together, they eradicate your infection effectively.
Common side effects of Amikacin + Cefepime
Hearing loss, Nausea, Vomiting, Injection site pain, Diarrhea, Injection site phlebitis, Myoclonic encephalopathy, Seizure, Cochlear damage, Balance disorder (loss of balance), Muscle paralysis, Apnea (absence of breathing), Stevens-Johnson syndrome, Erythema multiforme, Toxic epidermal necrolysis, Renal dysfunction, Increased creatinine level in blood, Albumin in urine, Low urine output, Nephropathy toxicity, Aplastic anemia, Hemolytic anemia, Hemorrhage, Cholestasis, Decreased blood cells (red cells, white cells, and platelets)
Available Medicine for Amikacin + Cefepime
PotentoxVenus Remedies Ltd
₹205 to ₹6733 variant(s)
CA 007Themis Medicare Ltd
₹133 to ₹4003 variant(s)
PrimegardIpca Laboratories Ltd
₹133 to ₹4003 variant(s)
MikapimeAlembic Pharmaceuticals Ltd
₹144 to ₹2402 variant(s)
Nicpime AMAbbott L
₹2431 variant(s)
Expert advice for Amikacin + Cefepime
- Amikacin + Cefepime is given as an injection into vein or drip under the supervision of a doctor.
- Do not skip any doses and finish the full course of treatment even if you feel better. Stopping it early may make the infection come back and harder to treat.
- Your doctor will monitor you regularly for the kidney function, blood urea level and hearing loss during the treatment.
- Inform your doctor if you are pregnant, planning pregnancy or breastfeeding.