Maxipime (Cefepime)


Brand Name: Maxipime

Generic Name: Cefepime

Manufacturer/Agent: Bristol-myers


Formulation: inj

Strength: 1g

Pack size: 1

Trade Price: KES 2,266.00

Retail Price: @ KES 3,021.00


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.