Micropime 1000mg Injection
Micro Labs Ltd

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In-stock 5 ml in 1 vial
247.00

USED FOR:
Bacterial infections

COMPOSITION:
Cefepime (1000mg)

Therapeutic Uses:
anti infectives

Related Warnings
Alcohol

Interaction with alcohol is unknown. Please consult your doctor.

PROBABLY SAFE
Pregnancy
PROBABLY SAFE

Micropime 1000mg Injection is probably safe to use during pregnancy.Animal studies have shown low or no adverse effect on the foetus, however, there are limited human studies. Please consult your doctor.

SAFE
Lactation
SAFE

Micropime 1000mg Injection is safe to use during lactation. Human studies have shown that either the drug does not pass into the breastmilk in significant amount or is not expected to cause toxicity to the baby.Avoid prolonged use of Micropime 1000mg Injection, since it may have possible effects such as rash and diarrhea.

Driving

It is not known whether Micropime 1000mg Injection alters the ability to drive. Do not drive if you experience any symptoms that affect your ability to concentrate and react.

CAUTION
Kidney
CAUTION

Micropime 1000mg Injection should be used with caution in patients with kidney disease. Dose adjustment of Micropime 1000mg Injection may be needed. Please consult your doctor.

Liver

Micropime 1000mg Injection is probably safe to use in patients with liver disease. Limited data available suggests that dose adjustment of Micropime 1000mg Injection may not be needed in these patients. Please consult your doctor.

Cefepime   1000mg

Uses of Micropime Injection
Micropime 1000mg Injection is used in the treatment of bacterial infectionsIt is used for short-term treatment of bacterial infections of urinary tract, skin and soft-tissue, blood, abdomen, genital and lungs (pneumonia). It is also used to prevent infections after surgery.

How to use Micropime Injection
Your doctor or nurse will give you this medicine. Kindly do not self administer.

How Micropime Injection works
Micropime 1000mg Injection is an antibiotic. It works by preventing the formation of the bacterial protective covering which is essential for the survival of bacteria in the human body.

Side Effects:

Common Rash, Itching, Nausea, Vomiting, Headache, Fever, Diarrhoea.

Expert advice for Micropime Injection
Your doctor has prescribed Micropime to cure your infection and improve symptoms. Do not skip any doses and finish the full course of treatment even if you feel better. Discontinue Micropime 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. If you're on blood thinners, Micropime can interact with your medications and increase your bleeding tendencies.

Frequently Asked Questions

Q. Is cefepime beta lactam, penicillin, or sulfa drug?
Cefepime does not contain sulfa and is not a penicillin drug. It is a beta lactam cephalosporin antibiotic

Q. Is Micropime broad spectrum bacteriostatic or bactericidal?
Micropime is a broad spectrum bactericidal antibiotic

Q. Is cefepime compatible with lactated ringer's, normal saline, or vancomycin?
Cefepime is compatible with lactated ringer's or normal saline. Solutions of cefepime should not be added to vancomycin. However, if concurrent therapy with cefepime is indicated, vancomycin can be administered separately. Please consult your doctor before taking the drug

Q. Is Micropime a vesicant?
No, Micropime is not a vesicant drug

Q. What organisms does Micropime cover?
Micropime is mainly effective against methicillin-sensitive Staphylococcus aureus (mssa), gram-negative bacteria, klebsiella, Group B streptococci but not effective against enterococcus, methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus (mrsa), or anaerobes such as mycoplasma.