If the disease is bacterial in nature, specialized therapy cannot be dispensed with. The drug called Cefepim is popular with specialists. Analogs may have similar composition and indications. When you should use an antibiotic, what can be replaced - you can learn about all this from the article.
Release form and composition
The fourth generation cephalosporin antibiotic is widely used in medical practice. The action of the drug is based on a violation of the synthesis of cells of pathogens. Improvement in the patient occurs the very next day after the start of therapy. Like any analog of Cefepim, the drug is active against gram-positive bacteria. The medication is intended for intravenous or intramuscular administration.
On sale, the medicine comes in the form of a white powder for subsequent dissolution. The active ingredient is cefepime in the form of a hydrochloride. Additionally, arginine is used. The antibiotic is well tolerated by most patients. Communication with blood proteins is only 19%. Age characteristics do not affect the overall clearance.
Indications and contraindications
In the treatment of many infectious and inflammatory diseases, Cefepim can be used. Analogs often have the same indications. Antibacterial therapy is prescribed for diseases of the urinary tract, skin, gynecological diseases. Cefepim can be used for bronchitis and pneumonia. With bacterial meningitis in adults and children, a drug can also be used. The decision to prescribe the drug is taken only by the doctor.
The antibiotic has practically no contraindications. In rare cases, patients may develop hypersensitivity to the components of Cefepime. If any allergic reaction occurs, you should immediately seek medical help. With caution, Cefepim powder is used during pregnancy and lactation. Analogs should also be used after consulting a doctor. The use of
antibacterial agents is possible if the potential benefit to the mother exceeds the possible harm to the baby.
Do not forget that any medication can provoke the development of side effects. From the side of the central nervous system, such unpleasant symptoms as headache, sleep disturbance are possible. Some patients experience anemia after therapy. From the digestive system, symptoms such as nausea, diarrhea, and vomiting are possible. If you feel unwell, you should seek help from a doctor.
How should I use Cefepim?
The dosage by the doctor is selected individually, in accordance with the age characteristics of the patient, as well as the severity of the disease. Intravenous administration is indicated for patients with severe infections. This is especially true with the threat of shock. A single dose for patients whose mass exceeds 40 kg is 1 g. In severe diseases, the norm can be increased. The drug, as a rule, is administered twice a day with an interval of 12 hours. In order to prevent infection during abdominal surgery, Cefepim is administered once.
For children under 14 years of age, as well as pregnant women, a single dosage is reduced to 0.5 g. If such treatment does not give a positive result, the specialist decides to cancel the medication. An analogue with a similar composition can be selected. The most popular substitutes will be described below.
Ladef
The fourth generation cephalosporin antibiotic is widely used in various infections. As in the previous case, the active ingredient is cefepime. Analogs in injections rarely differ in composition. The drug is approved for use in childhood, as well as for women during pregnancy. However, you must use the medicine strictly as directed by your doctor. The medication is usually well tolerated by patients. Only in rare cases, allergic reactions in the form of rash and itching are possible. Cases of serious complications in the form of Quincke's edema are known .
Patients weighing more than 40 kg are prescribed 0.5-1 g of the drug "Ladef" twice a day. An antibacterial agent can also be used for prophylaxis after abdominal surgery. In this case, the medication is administered once. Thus, it is possible to protect the body from infections. When it comes to the treatment of moderate infections, the duration of treatment is 7-10 days.
"Maksipim"
The medicine is available in powder form for the preparation of a solution for intramuscular and intravenous administration. The medication may well replace the Cefepim drug. Analogues in tablets are most often prescribed if the patient is undergoing therapy at home. If the infection is quite complicated, the patient is under the supervision of medical personnel around the clock. In this case, the antibiotic Maxipim may be prescribed. The active ingredient is cefepime. Additionally, arginine is used.
The drug is prescribed for diseases that are bacterial in nature. These can be infections of the respiratory system, urinary tract, skin integument. For the purpose of prevention, a remedy is prescribed for abdominal surgery. A single dose for an adult patient is 1 g of powder. The drug can be used in childhood. The decision on the appointment of funds takes only a pediatrician.
Cefomax
What else can replace the Cefepim drug? Analogs are presented in a wide assortment. The medicine “Cefomax” is popular among therapists. It is also produced in powder form. The medicine is prescribed for the treatment of infections caused by pathogens sensitive to cefepime. These can be diseases of the urinary tract, respiratory system, skin, and gastrointestinal tract. The active component binds to plasma proteins by 19%.
A medication can be prescribed during lactation and pregnancy. Treatment is possible if the positive effect for the mother will exceed the possible harm to the child. The drug is prescribed for pregnant women in the lowest possible dosage.
The medicine has virtually no side effects. In rare cases, mild allergic reactions develop in the form of a rash and itching.
Zinnat
This antibacterial agent, like the previous ones, belongs to the group of cephalosporins. The medicine for small patients may well replace Cefepim. Analogues in suspension are often prescribed for babies. The medicine will help overcome complex bacterial infections that occur in the urinary tract and respiratory system. The drug is prescribed for children with bronchitis, pneumonia and tonsillitis. Good results are shown with an antibiotic for cystitis.
The medicine is available in the form of granules, from which, when diluted with boiled water, a suspension is obtained. The dosage is determined by the severity of the disease, as well as the individual characteristics of the patient's body. In most cases, young children (up to 3 years old) take 125 ml of suspension three times a day. Adult patients are prescribed 250 ml. The duration of treatment is 5-10 days.
Kefstar
What else can replace Cefepim in pediatrics? Analogues for children are selected only by a doctor. For patients over 5 years old, tablets are suitable. Widely used in medical practice, the drug "Kefstar". This antibacterial agent from the group of cephalosporins is used for diseases of the respiratory system. Pills help to cope with bronchitis, tonsillitis, tonsillitis and sinusitis. Prescribe a medicine for mild forms of pneumonia. With more complex ailments, antibacterial therapy in the form of injections is indicated.
Dosage is determined based on the form of the disease. A single dose for children is 125-250 mg, for adults - 250-500 mg. Tablets are taken two to three times a day. The daily rate is set by the doctor.
Movizar
This is another fourth-generation cephalosporin product. The main component is cefepime. Analogs and synonyms often do not differ in composition at all. And in this case, arginine acts as an auxiliary component. The medicine is available in the form of a white powder, from which a solution for injection is prepared. An antibacterial agent can be administered both intramuscularly and intravenously. It all depends on the form of the disease, as well as the individual characteristics of the patient. The medication is prescribed for the treatment of infections caused by microorganisms sensitive to cefepime.
A single dose is 0.5-1 g of powder (for patients weighing more than 40 kg). In the treatment of pregnant women or patients suffering from renal failure, the daily rate is determined by the doctor.
MaxiSef
Any antibacterial agent has side effects. Therefore, instructions for use must be studied before using the drug “Cepepim”. Analogs are also unsafe. Only a doctor can prescribe them. Among specialists, the drug "Maxicef" is popular. This is a powder for solution preparation. The medicine is administered intramuscularly or intravenously. The medication prescribed by a specialist can be used for diseases such as cystitis, bronchitis, tonsillitis, tracheitis, tonsillitis, etc.
Dosage is determined individually, based on the form of the disease. The patient’s body weight also plays a role. In most cases, 1 g of powder is prescribed twice a day. The drug has no contraindications. With caution, it is used during pregnancy and lactation.
Summing up, we can say that there are quite a lot of substitutes for Cefepim. But any drug should be used only after consulting a specialist.