Novapime (Cefepime)
Brand Name: Novapime
Generic Name: Cefepime
Manufacturer/Agent: Lupin Labs
Formulation: inj
Strength: 1gm
Pack size: 1
Trade Price: KES 1,000.00
Retail Price: @ KES 1,333.33
Class: Antibacterials: Cephalosporins (Anti-infectives)
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Molecular Formulae: C19H25ClN6O5S2.HCl.H2O = 571.5
Precautions: Hypersensitivity to cephalosporins.
Indications/Uses: Urinary tract, respiratory and skin infections by susceptible organisms; 1-2g by injection in mild to moderate infections, severe infections upto 4g.
Interactions: Probenecid decreases excretion.
Side Effects: Diarrhoea. nausea. vomiting. headache. allergic reactions. rarely pseudomembranous colitis.