The medicine "Cefepim" application instructions refers to cephalosporin antibacterial agents. The drug is used parenterally. The medicine "Cefepim" in tablets is not available. The drug has a bactericidal property, it can disrupt the synthesis process in the walls of microbial cells. The activity of the drug is noted in relation to many gram-negative microbes that produce beta-lactamases, including gram-positive cocci. The action also extends to some strains of anaerobes. In therapeutic concentration, the drug is found in peritoneal fluid, bile, urine, mucous secretions in the bronchi, prostate tissues, with meningitis in the cerebrospinal fluid, exudate blisters, gall bladder, appendix.
Antibiotic "Cefepim". Appointment
The drug is recommended for pathologies of an inflammatory infectious nature, provoked by microorganisms that are sensitive to it. In particular, a medication is prescribed for lesions in the lower parts of the respiratory system (with bronchitis, pneumonia), in the urinary tract (uncomplicated and complicated types), in the skin and soft tissues. Instructions for use also include intra-abdominal infections (infections in the biliary tract, peritonitis), and a gynecological character to the indications for the use of Cefepim. Prescribe medication for antipsychotic fever (as empirical therapy), septicemia. In pediatrics, medication is recommended for meningitis. The drug is prescribed to prevent the development of infections after abdominal operations.
The medicine "Cefepim." Instructions for use
The dosage regimen is set individually. In this case, the type of pathogen, the severity of the course, the stage of the pathology, as well as the age and tolerance of the patient, are taken into account. It is preferable to administer the medicine “ Cefepim” (the instructions for use confirm this) to an intravenous patient with life-threatening or severe injuries, with an increased likelihood of shock. For patients whose weight is not more than forty kilograms, with stability of the renal system, injections into a vein or muscle are carried out at a dose of 0.5-1 g. The interval between injections is 12 hours. In severe cases of the disease, the dosage is increased to 2 g. The interval between administrations is 12 hours. On average, the duration of treatment is from seven to ten days. Due to the severe course of the disease, longer therapy may be prescribed.
Means "Cefepim". Instructions for use. Adverse reactions
The medication can provoke allergies, anemia, non-specific candidiasis, phlebitis. During treatment, itching, irritation at the injection site, headaches, anaphylactic shock, abdominal pain, and disturbances in taste sensations may occur. In rare cases, convulsions, paresthesia, and possibly an increase in temperature can occur. Some patients have colitis ( including pseudomembranous ), nausea, dizziness, urticaria, diarrhea, and genital itching. Due to therapy, transient leukopenia, an increase in the total amount of bilirubin, are noted.