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Cefepime
INFORMATION ABOUT CEFEPIME
Cefepime Uses
Cefepime is used in the treatment of bacterial infections.
How Cefepime works
Cefepime is an antibiotic. It kills bacteria by preventing them from forming the bacterial protective covering (cell wall) which is needed for them to survive.
Common side effects of Cefepime
Most side effects do not require any medical attention and disappear as your body adjusts to the medicine. Consult your doctor if they persist or if you’re worried about them
Common
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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Written By
Dr. Nitika Makhija
MDS, BDS
Reviewed By
Dr. Rajeev Sharma
MBA, MBBS
Last updated
20 Feb 2025 | 08:28 AM (UTC)
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Expert advice for Cefepime
- Your doctor has prescribed Cefepime to cure your infection and improve your symptoms.
- Do not skip any doses and finish the full course of treatment even if you feel better. Stopping it early may make the infection to come back and harder to treat.
- Discontinue Cefepime and inform your doctor immediately if you get a rash, itchy skin, swelling of face and mouth, or have difficulty in breathing.
- Diarrhea may occur as a side effect but should stop when your course is complete. Inform your doctor if it doesn't stop or if you find blood in your stools.
- Avoid consuming alcohol while taking Cefepime as it may cause increased side effects.
- Your doctor has prescribed Cefepime to cure your infection and improve your symptoms.
- Do not skip any doses and finish the full course of treatment even if you feel better. Stopping it early may make the infection to come back and harder to treat.
- Take it with food to avoid an upset stomach.
- Diarrhea may occur as a side effect but should stop when your course is complete. Inform your doctor if it doesn't stop or if you find blood in your stools.
- Avoid consuming alcohol while taking Cefepime as it may cause increased side effects.
- Discontinue Cefepime and inform your doctor immediately if you get a rash, itchy skin, swelling of face and mouth, or have difficulty in breathing.
Frequently asked questions for Cefepime
Usually, Cefepime starts working soon after taking it. However, it may take some days to kill all the harmful bacteria and make you feel better.
Yes, the use of Cefepime 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.
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.