Cefepime
Cefepime is a fourth-generation cephalosporin antibiotic used to treat serious bacterial infections. It has broad-spectrum activity against both gram-positive and gram-negative bacteria, making it particularly effective for hospital-acquired infections. This medication is typically reserved for moderate to severe infections when other antibiotics may not be sufficient.
Cefepime is a broad-spectrum cephalosporin antibiotic used for serious bacterial infections, especially in hospital settings.
Key facts at a glance
- ATC
- J01DE01
- RxNorm
- 20481
- Generic
- Cefepime
- Class
- atc-j01
- Brands
- Exblifep, Zaynich
- Availability
- rx
- Lactation
- unknown
- Routes
- —
- Forms
- solution, injection
- Regions
- US, EU, CN, JP
- Monitoring
- —
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Treats moderate to severe infections including hospital-acquired pneumonia, febrile neutropenia, urinary tract infections, and intra-abdominal infections caused by susceptible bacteria.
As a fourth-generation cephalosporin, it inhibits bacterial cell wall synthesis by binding to penicillin-binding proteins, providing activity against a wide range of gram-positive and gram-negative organisms.
Dose adjustment required in kidney impairment; can cause neurological effects including seizures and confusion; caution advised in penicillin-allergic patients; may result in C. difficile infection; administered intravenously or intramuscularly.
Official drug label
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