Cefepim MIP Pharma
Cefepim MIP Pharma is an antibiotic used by adults and children to kill bacteria causing infections.
Form
injektio/infuusiokuiva-aine, liuosta varten
Strength
2 g
Active Ingredient
Cefepime dihydrochloride monohydrate
Manufacturer
MIP Pharma GmbH
How to Use
Dosage
For adults, the usual dose is 4 grams per day, given as two doses (2 grams every 12 hours).
Method
A doctor or nurse will give this medicine to you as a drip into a vein (infusion) or as a direct injection into a vein.
Important
For very severe infections, adults may receive up to 6 grams per day, given as three doses (2 grams every 8 hours).
Possible Side Effects
COMMON
- •Pain, swelling, and redness at the injection site.
- •Diarrhea.
- •Rash.
RARE
- •Bowel inflammation, causing bloody or slimy diarrhea and stomach pain.
- •Fungal infections, such as in the mouth or vagina.
- •Fever.
- •Skin redness, hives, and itching.
- •Nausea and vomiting.
- •Headache.
- •Allergic reactions.
- •Seizures.
- •Dizziness.
- •Altered taste, tingling or numbness of the skin.
- •Shortness of breath.
- •Abdominal pain.
- •Constipation.
- •Chills.
- •Swelling in deeper skin layers.
- •Severe allergic reactions (e.g., widespread rash with blisters, difficulty breathing).
- •Coma, reduced consciousness, thinking difficulties, confusion, and hallucinations.
- •Kidney problems.
- •Bleeding.
- •Anemia (low red blood cell count).
- •Low levels of certain blood cells (e.g., white blood cells, platelets).
Important Warnings
- Do not use this medicine if you are allergic to cefepime, other similar antibiotics (cephalosporins), or any other ingredients in it.
- Tell your doctor if you have had a severe allergic reaction to other penicillin-like antibiotics in the past.
- Do not use if you have too much acid in your blood.
- If you have kidney problems, your doctor might need to change your dose.
- Contact your doctor right away if you get severe and lasting diarrhea, as it could be a sign of a serious bowel problem.
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- If you think you have a new infection while taking this medicine for a long time, tell your doctor.
- Tell your doctor or nurse if you are having blood or urine tests, as this medicine can affect the results.
- Do not drive or use machines if you feel unwell, have a headache, dizziness, or vision problems while taking this medicine.