Cefepime Hcl Intraven. - Cefepime Injection Generic Drug

General Information

• Below is miscellaneous information regarding Cefepime Hcl Intraven.
• Maxipime
• SEFF-eh-peem

Possible Side Effects

• This medication may cause headache, nausea, dizziness, vaginal yeast infection and irritation at the injection site.
• If any of these effects persist or worsen, notify your doctor promptly.
• Tell your doctor immediately if you have any of these unlikely but serious side effects.

Usage Instructions

• This medication is given by injection into a muscle o vein usually twice a day for 7 to 10 days based on the type and severity of your infection.
• Antibiotics work best when the amount of medicine in your body is kept at a constant level.
• Do this by using the medication at evenly spaced intervals throughout the day and night as prescribed.
• Continue to use this medication for the full time prescribed even if symptoms disappear after a few days.
• Stopping the medication too early may allow bacteria to continue to grow resulting in a reoccurrence of the infection.
• Do not use this medication if cloudy.

Drug Interactions

• Tell your doctor of any nonprescription or prescription medication you may take, including.

Cefepime Hcl Intraven. Miscellaneous Notes

• This medication has been prescribed for your current condition only.
• Use this as directed.
• Make sure needles, tubing and supplies are stored safely and disposed of properly as directed by your care provider.

Overdose

• If overdose is suspected, contact your local poison control center or emergency room immediately.
• Symptoms of overdose may include severe mental/mood changes, muscle spasms, seizures, and coma.

Medicinal Applications

• This medication is an antibiotic used in the treatment of a wide variety of bacterial infections such as urinary tract infections, pneumonia and skin infections.

What To Do In Case Of Missed Dose

• Try to use each dose as scheduled.
• If you miss a dose, use it as soon as remembered but not if it is near the time for the next dose.
• Instead, skip the missed dose and resume your usual dosing schedule.
• Do not "double-up" the dose to catch up.

Cefepime Hcl Intraven. Storage Instructions

• Store solution in the refrigerator as directed.
• Check the expiration date on the label and properly discard any unused medication after that time.

Read Before Using Cefepime Hcl Intraven. (precautions)

• Tell your doctor if you have.