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Maxipime Drug Center
Medical Editor: John P. Cunha, DO, FACOEP
Maxipime (cefepime hydrochloride USP) is a broad-spectrum cephalosporin antibiotic. Maxipime injection is used to treat many kinds of bacterial infections, including severe or life-threatening forms. Most common side effects are mild pain, redness, or swelling at the injection site. Antibiotics may also cause diarrhea. Allergic reactions to Maxipime may also occur.
Maxipime is administered as an injection or intravenously by a health care provider. In some cases, patients may be instructed on how to use your medicine at home. Do not take Maxipime while taking certain antibiotics or diuretics (water pills), as this may cause an adverse reaction. Tell your doctor if you are allergic to penicillin. There are no studies of Maxipime in pregnant women and it should be used only if needed. Maxipime is excreted in breast milk in low concentrations but should be used with caution if nursing.
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What is Prescribing information?
The FDA package insert formatted in easy-to-find categories for health professionals and clinicians.
Maxipime Prescribing Information: Indications & Dosage
MAXIPIME (cefepime hydrochloride for injection) is indicated in the treatment of the following infections caused by susceptible strains of the designated microorganisms (see also PRECAUTIONS: Pediatric Use and DOSAGE AND ADMINISTRATION):
Pneumonia (moderate to severe) caused by Streptococcus pneumoniae, including cases associated with concurrent bacteremia, Pseudomonas aeruginosa, Klebsiella pneumoniae, or Enterobacter species.
Empiric Therapy for Febrile Neutropenic Patients. Cefepime as monotherapy is in...
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What is Maxipime Prescribing Information?
Drug Description - Indications & Dosage - Side Effects & Drug Interactions - Warnings & Precautions - Contraindications - Medication Guide and More
What is Patient information?
Easy-to-read and understand detailed drug information and pill images for the patient or caregiver from Cerner Multum.
Maxipime Patient Information: Side Effects
Get emergency medical help if you have any of these signs of an allergic reaction: hives; difficulty breathing; swelling of your face, lips, tongue, or throat.
Call your doctor at once if you have any of these serious side effects:
- confusion, hallucinations, or convulsiones o se desmaya. seizure (black-out or convulsions);
- diarrhea that is watery or bloody;
- skin rash, bruising, severe tingling, numbness, pain, muscle weakness;
- fever, chills, body aches, flu symptoms;
- easy bruising or bleeding, unusual weakness; or ...
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What is Consumer information?
A concise overview of the drug for the patient or caregiver from First DataBank.
Maxipime Consumer Information: Uses
Cefepime is an antibiotic used to treat a wide variety of bacterial infections. This medication is known as a cephalosporin antibiotic. It works by stopping the growth of bacteria.
This antibiotic treats only bacterial infections. It will not work for viral infections (e.g., common cold, flu). Unnecessary use or misuse of any antibiotic can lead to its decreased effectiveness.
HOW TO USE: Read and learn all preparation and usage instructions supplied by the manufacturer. If your product needs to be mixed, follow all instructions for proper mixing...
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