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How to Take Cefepime and it's Dose


It comes as a solution for injection, administered by a healthcare provider either into a large muscle or vein over 30 minutes.

Dosage & When it is to be taken

IV- UTI- The recommended dose is 0.5-1 g 12 hourly for 7-10 days.
Empirical therapy for febrile neutropenia- 2 g 8 hourly for 7 days or until resolution of neutropenia.

When it is not to be taken (Contraindications)

Hypersensitivity to cephalosporins.

Drug Name : Cefepime

This medication is cephalosporin antibiotic, prescribed for certain bacterial infections.


Trade Names/Brand Names of Cefepime

India :


International :


Maxipime
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