Product Details
Cefepime soidum + sulbactum injection
750MG/1.5GM/3GM
Product Description :
CEFEPIME SODIUM + SULBACTAM INJECTION
750 mg / 1.5 g / 3 g
Sterile Powder for Solution for Intravenous or Intramuscular Administration
COMPOSITION
Each vial contains:
Cefepime Sodium equivalent to Cefepime ............... 500 mg
Sulbactam Sodium equivalent to Sulbactam ............... 250 mg
or
Cefepime Sodium equivalent to Cefepime ............... 1 g
Sulbactam Sodium equivalent to Sulbactam ............... 500 mg
or
Cefepime Sodium equivalent to Cefepime ............... 2 g
Sulbactam Sodium equivalent to Sulbactam ............... 1 g
Excipients: As applicable.
PHARMACEUTICAL FORM
Sterile, white to off-white powder for solution for intravenous or intramuscular administration.
THERAPEUTIC CLASS
Fourth-Generation Cephalosporin Antibiotic + β-Lactamase Inhibitor
INDICATIONS
Cefepime + Sulbactam Injection is indicated for the treatment of moderate to severe bacterial infections caused by susceptible microorganisms.
It may be used in the treatment of:
• Lower respiratory tract infections
• Complicated urinary tract infections
• Intra-abdominal infections
• Skin and soft-tissue infections
• Bone and joint infections
• Septicemia and bloodstream infections
• Febrile neutropenia with suspected bacterial infection
• Serious infections caused by susceptible Pseudomonas aeruginosa
• Other severe bacterial infections caused by susceptible microorganisms
Treatment should be guided by the susceptibility of the causative organism and applicable antimicrobial guidelines.
CONTRAINDICATIONS
Cefepime + Sulbactam is contraindicated in patients with known hypersensitivity to cefepime, sulbactam, other cephalosporins, penicillins, or any component of the formulation.
DRUG INTERACTIONS
Particular consideration may be required with concomitant use of:
• Aminoglycoside antibiotics
• Other nephrotoxic medicines
• Potent diuretics
• Other β-lactam antibiotics
• Anticoagulants such as warfarin
The treating physician should review all concomitant medications before administration.
ADMINISTRATION
Cefepime + Sulbactam Injection may be administered by intravenous or intramuscular route according to the approved product information.
The contents of the vial should be reconstituted with a suitable compatible diluent under appropriate aseptic conditions.
