Treatment of Severe bacterial infections

In Treatment of Severe bacterial infections Sefepime Injection works by killing bacteria which can cause serious infections. It is used to treat many different types of bacterial infections such as infections of the lungs (pneumonia) and urinary tract. It is given by a doctor or nurse into a vein and should not be self-administered. Sefepime Injection usually makes you feel better very quickly but you should continue taking it as prescribed even when you feel better to make sure that all bacteria are killed and do not become resistant.

Your doctor or nurse will give you this medicine. Kindly do not self administer.

Sefepime Injection is an antibiotic that fights bacteria. It is used to treat severe bacterial infections of the skin lungs stomach urinary tract and blood. It works by killing the bacteria that cause these problems. However it will not treat a viral infection.Sefepime Injection is commonly used to treat critically ill patients admitted to the hospital. This medicine is given by drip or by direct injection into a vein under the supervision of a doctor or a nurse. The dose will depend on what type of infection you have where it is in the body and how serious it is. You should keep taking the injection for as long as you are prescribed even if your symptoms quickly improve. If you stop taking it too early the infection may return or worsen.Some people may develop side effects like rash itching nausea vomiting headache fever diarrhea or local redness and swelling at the site of injection. These side effects are usually temporary and go away during treatment as your body adjusts to the medicine. Consult your doctor if these side effects bother you or do not go away.Before starting treatment with this medicine you should tell your doctor if you have any liver or kidney problems or if you are allergic to any antibiotic. While using it your doctor may advise blood tests to monitor your kidney function. This medicine is generally regarded as safe to use in pregnancy and breastfeeding if prescribed by your doctor.

Your doctor or nurse will give you this medicine. Kindly do not self administer.

- Alcohol : SAFE <p> Consuming alcohol with Sefepime Injection does not cause any harmful side effects. | - Pregnancy : SAFE IF PRESCRIBED <p> Sefepime Injection is generally considered safe to use during pregnancy. Animal studies have shown low or no adverse effects to the developing baby; however there are limited human studies. | - Breast feeding : SAFE IF PRESCRIBED <p> Sefepime Injection is safe to use during breastfeeding. Human studies suggest that the drug does not pass into the breastmilk in a significant amount and is not harmful to the baby.Avoid prolonged use of Sefepime Injection since it may have possible effects such as rash and diarrhea. | - Driving : CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR <p> It is not known whether Sefepime Injection alters the ability to drive. Do not drive if you experience any symptoms that affect your ability to concentrate and react. | - Kidney : CAUTION <p> Sefepime Injection should be used with caution in patients with kidney disease. Dose adjustment of Sefepime Injection may be needed. Please consult your doctor. | - Liver : SAFE IF PRESCRIBED <p> Sefepime Injection is probably safe to use in patients with liver disease. Limited data available suggests that dose adjustment of Sefepime Injection may not be needed in these patients. Please consult your doctor.

If you miss a dose of Sefepime Injection consult your doctor.

Chemical Class :: Broad-spectrum {Third & fourth generation cephalosporins)|Habit Forming :: No|Therapeutic Class :: ANTI INFECTIVES|Action Class :: Cephalosporins: 4th generation

Treatment of Severe bacterial infections

Injection site reactions (pain swelling redness) | Diarrhea | Increased white blood cell count (eosinophils) | Injection site phlebitis | Skin rash | Increased liver enzymes | Positive Coombs test | Increased prothrombin time | Decreased phosphate level in blood | Increased partial thromboplastin time (PTT)

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Q. How long does Sefepime Injection takes to work?::: Usually Sefepime Injection starts working soon after taking it. However it may take some days to kill all the harmful bacteria and make you feel better.| Q. Can the use of Sefepime Injection cause diarrhea?::: Yes the use of Sefepime Injection can cause diarrhea. It is an antibiotic which kills the harmful bacteria. However it also affects the helpful bacteria in your stomach or intestine and causes diarrhea. If diarrhea persists talk to your doctor about it.| Q. What if I don't get better after using Sefepime Injection?::: Inform your doctor if you don't feel better after finishing the full course of treatment. Also inform him if your symptoms are getting worse while using this medicine.