Maxipime 1gm

Trade Name:

Maxipime 1gm

Powder for solution for iv/im injection

Composition

Each vial contains 500 mg, 1 g or 2 g of cefepime (as cefepime hydrochloride).

Inactive ingredients:

L-arginine

Properties

Cefepime is a semisynthetic, broad-spectrum, fourth-generation cephalosporin with antibacterial activity. Cefepime binds to and inactivates penicillin-binding proteins (PBPs) located on the inner membrane of the bacterial cell wall.

Indications

In adults for the treatment of infections caused by pathogens sensitive to cefepime:

-Lower respiratory tract infections including pneumonia and bronchitis

-Urinary tract infections, both complicated, including pyelonephritis, and uncomplicated

Side effects

Infections and infestations:

Uncommon: oral candida, vaginitis

Rare: non-specific candidosis

Contraindications

following conditions are contraindicated with this drug. Check with your physician if you have any of the following:

Conditions:

-diarrhea from an infection with Clostridium difficile bacteria

Storage

Maxipime in the state should be stored at temperature not exceeding 30°C

Package:

Box containing 1 vial 500 mg of Cefepime activity + 1 sh. ampoules of 5 ml Sterile Water for Injection