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Side effect(s) of Cefepime


Review the side-effects of Cefepime as documented in medical literature. The term "side effects" refers to unintended effects that can occur as a result of taking the medication. In majority of the instances these side-effects are mild and easily tolerable, however sometimes they can be more severe and can be detrimental.

If the side effects are not tolerable adjusting the dosage or switching to a different medication can help to manage or overcome side effects. If you have any doubts or questions, we recommend seeking advice from your doctor or pharmacist.

  Central Nervous System
- Headache.

  Gastrointestinal
- Nausea, vomiting, diarrhea, inflammation of colon, including pseudomembranous colitis, oral candidiasis.

  Skin
- Rash, itching, hives.

  Miscellaneous
- Hypersensitivity, including, allergic reaction, toxic epidermal blistering, rash, inflammation or veins, pain or inflammation at injection site; fever.

Other Precautions :

In diabetes patients - it may cause the results of some tests for urine glucose to be wrong. Becareful while changing the dose of your diabetes medicine.

Drug Name : Cefepime

Cefepime(Maxipime) generic is cephalosporin antibiotic, prescribed for certain bacterial infections. It kills sensitive bacteria.


Trade Names for Cefepime

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International :


Maxipime
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