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What is impetigo? What causes impetigo?

Impetigo (pronounced im-puh-TIE-go) is a contagious, superficial infection of the skin caused by staphylococcus (Staph) and streptococcus (Strep) bacteria. Impetigo is more common in children (especially 2- to 5-year-olds) than in adults. Impetigo is most likely to occur in warm and humid environments and is most commonly spread by close contact (such as family members).

What are the types of impetigo, and what are impetigo symptoms and signs? What does impetigo look like?

There are two kinds of impetigo:

Non-bullous impetigo: This is the common form, caused by both Staph and Strep bacteria. This form initially presents as small red papules similar to insect bites. These lesions rapidly evolve to small blisters and then to pustules that finally scab over with a characteristic honey-colored crust. This entire process takes about one week. These lesions often st...

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Maxipime Patient Information Including Side Effects

Brand Names: Maxipime

Generic Name: cefepime (Pronunciation: SEF e peem)

What is cefepime (Maxipime)?

Cefepime is in a group of drugs called cephalosporin (SEF a low spor in) antibiotics. It works by fighting bacteria in your body.

Cefepime injection is used to treat many kinds of bacterial infections, including severe or life-threatening forms.

Cefepime may also be used for other purposes not listed in this medication guide.

What are the possible side effects of cefepime (Maxipime)?

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
sore throat and headache with a severe blistering, peeling, and red skin rash.

Less serious side effects may include:

pain, swelling, or skin rash where the injection was given;
stomach pain, nausea, vomiting;
headache;
skin rash or itching;
white patches or sores inside your mouth or on your lips; or
vaginal itching or discharge.

This is not a complete list of side effects and others may occur. Call your doctor for medical advice about side effects. You may report side effects to FDA at 1-800-FDA-1088.

What is the most important information I should know about cefepime (Maxipime)?

Do not use cefepime if you have ever had an allergic reaction to another cephalosporin or to a penicillin without first talking to your doctor.

Before using cefepime, tell your doctor if you are allergic to any drugs (especially penicillins), or if you have kidney disease, liver disease, or a stomach or intestinal disorder such as colitis.

Tell your doctor if you are also using any other injected antibiotics, or a diuretic (water pill).

Use this medication for the entire length of time prescribed by your doctor. Your symptoms may get better before the infection is completely treated. Cefepime will not treat a viral infection such as the common cold or flu.

Antibiotic medicines can cause diarrhea, which may be a sign of a new infection. If you have diarrhea that is watery or has blood in it, call your doctor. Do not use any medicine to stop the diarrhea unless your doctor has told you to.

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