Maxipime (CEFEPIME HYDROCHLORIDE)

Maxipime Information

Maxipime is a drug, which is a sterile and dry mixture of cefepime hydrochloride and L-arginine. Cefepime hydrochloride is an cephalosporin antibiotic that is semi-synthetic, broad spectrumed and is used for parenteral administration.

Maxipime Indications

Maxipime is primarily used in the treatment of the following infections. These infections are caused by susceptible strains of microorganisms:

• Pneumonia
• Empiric Therapy for Febrile Neutropenic Patients
• Uncomplicated and Complicated Urinary Tract Infections, including pyelonephritis
• Uncomplicated Skin and Skin Structure Infections
• Complicated Intra-abdominal Infections

Maxipime may also be used for purposes such as those not indicated here in this guide.

Maxipime Warnings

Maxipime should also not be used if any of the following has occurred:

• the seal around the cap has been broken
• the bottle or packaging has shown signs of tampering
• the expiry date on the bottle has passed

It is not known if Maxipime can cause any defects or harm to an unborn infant. However, do not take Maxipime without your doctor’s permission when you are pregnant.

It is not known whether Maxipime passes into breast milk and to a nursing infant. Do not take Maxipime if you are nursing a child without your doctor’s consent.
Prolonged use of Maxipime may result in overgrowth of non-susceptible microorganisms.

Maxipime should be prearranged with care in individuals with a history of gastrointestinal disease, most especially colitis.

Maxipime Intake Guidelines

Maxipime should be taken exactly as directed by your doctor. If there are matters that you do not understand refer to your pharmacist, nurse or physician and ask him or her to explain those matters to you.

Make sure to follow all of your doctor’s advise and instructions when taking Maxipime.

Maxipime Dosage

Dosage of Maxipime should be obtained from your doctor. Dosage may vary from person to person with regards to a variety of factors such as age, severity of condition and others. Do not take in more or less of Maxipime so as not to alter its effects and to prevent overdose.

Maxipime Overdose

If overdose of Maxipime is suspected, immediately seek emergency medical attention or call poison control. Inform your doctor afterwards.

Maxipime Missed Dose

Doses of Maxipime should not be missed. If a dose is missed, however, take it as soon as remembered. If it is almost time for the next dose, skip the missed one and take the subsequent doses according to schedule. Do not take a double dose of Maxipime unless otherwise instructed by your doctor.

Maxipime Side Effects

Maxipime may have any of the following side effects or allergic reactions:

• including phlebitis
• pain and inflammation
• rash
• Colitis, including Pseudomembranous colitis
• Diarrhea
• Fever
• Headache
• nausea,
• oral moniliasis
• pruritus
• Urticaria
• vaginitis
• vomiting
• rash
• diarrhea
• nausea
• vomiting
• pruritus
• fever
• headache
• Encephalopathy
• Myoclonus
• Seizures
• Stevens-Johnson syndrome
• erythema multiforme
• toxic epidermal necrolysis
• renal dysfunction
• toxic nephropathy
• aplastic anemia
• hemolytic anemia
• hemorrhage
• hepatic dysfunction including cholestasis and pancytopenia

If you experience any of these side effects, continue using the product but inform your doctor immediately.

Other side effects may also occur when you take Maxipime. Inform your doctor if you experience anything unusual while or after taking Maxipime.

Maxipime Drug Reactions

Maxipime may react with the following drugs:

• amino glycoside antibiotics
• cephalosporins with potent diuretics such as furosemide

Other drugs may also interact with Maxipime. Inform your doctor if you are taking any medications other than Maxipime including over the counter prescriptions such as vitamins, minerals, and even herbal products.

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