Cefepime
Information about Cefepime
Cefepime Uses
Cefepime is used in the treatment of bacterial infections.
How Cefepime works
Cefepime is an antibiotic. It kills bacteria by preventing them from forming the bacterial protective covering (cell wall) which is needed for them to survive.
Common side effects of Cefepime
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)
Available Medicine for Cefepime
NovapimeLupin Ltd
₹94 to ₹3464 variant(s)
MicropimeMicro Labs Ltd
₹79 to ₹2603 variant(s)
ScudZuventus Healthcare Ltd
₹76 to ₹2473 variant(s)
KefpimeMacleods Pharmaceuticals Pvt Ltd
₹119 to ₹2172 variant(s)
MapimeMapra Laboratories Pvt Ltd
₹74 to ₹1513 variant(s)
CelrimBiocon
₹2521 variant(s)
EpimeUnited Biotech Pvt Ltd
₹1971 variant(s)
OrpimeOrchid Chemicals & Pharmaceuticals Ltd
₹95 to ₹2052 variant(s)
CachepimeCachet Pharmaceuticals Pvt Ltd
₹33 to ₹2403 variant(s)
IvipimeVhb Life Sciences Inc
₹180 to ₹2412 variant(s)
Expert advice for Cefepime
- Your doctor has prescribed Cefepime 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 Cefepime 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.
- Avoid consuming alcohol while taking Cefepime as it may cause increased side effects.