Acute biliary tract infections in adults. Pneumonia, complicated UTI (including pyelonephritis), complicated intra-abdominal infections, peritonitis associated w/ dialysis in patients on CAPD in adults & childn >12 yr w/ 40 kg body wt. Bacterial meningitis in childn 2 mth-12 yr w/ 40 kg body wt. Empirical treatment of adults, adolescent & childn 2 mth-12 yr w/ febrile neutropenia that is suspected to be due to bacterial infection.
Previous hypersensitivity to cefepime, β-lactams or other medicinal products. Cross-reactivity between hypersensitivity to penicillins & cephalosporins. Overgrowth of nonsusceptible organisms may occur. History of asthma or allergic diathesis. Clostridium difficile associated diarrhea. Interference w/ serological testing (+ve Coombs test; false +ve reaction for glucose in Benedict's, Fehling's, Clinitest tab). Careful monitoring w/ coadministration of potential nephrotoxic drugs. Renal impairment. Pregnancy & lactation. Elderly.
J01DE51 - cefepime and beta-lactamase inhibitor ; Belongs to the class of fourth generation cephalosporins. Used in the systemic treatment of infections.
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