Cefepime hydrochloride

Cefepime Hydrochloride

Cefepime hydrochloride (pronunciation: sef-EH-pim HY-droh-KLOR-ide) is a cephalosporin antibiotic used to treat a variety of bacterial infections. It works by stopping the growth of bacteria.

Etymology

The term "Cefepime" is derived from the cephalosporin class of antibiotics, with "epime" indicating its fourth-generation status. The term "hydrochloride" refers to the hydrochloride salt form of the drug, which enhances its solubility in water.

Usage

Cefepime hydrochloride is used to treat a wide variety of bacterial infections. This medication is known as a cephalosporin antibiotic. It works by stopping the growth of bacteria. This antibiotic treats only bacterial infections. It will not work for viral infections (such as common cold, flu).

Related Terms

• Antibiotic
• Bacterial Infections
• Cephalosporin Antibiotics
• Hydrochloride

Side Effects

As with all medications, cefepime hydrochloride may cause side effects. Common side effects include diarrhea, headache, or redness/swelling/pain at the injection site. If any of these effects persist or worsen, tell your doctor or pharmacist promptly.

Precautions

Before using cefepime, tell your doctor or pharmacist if you are allergic to it; or to other cephalosporins; or to penicillins; or if you have any other allergies. This product may contain inactive ingredients, which can cause allergic reactions or other problems.

Interactions

Drug interactions may change how your medications work or increase your risk for serious side effects. This document does not contain all possible drug interactions. Keep a list of all the products you use (including prescription/nonprescription drugs and herbal products) and share it with your doctor and pharmacist.

See Also

• Antibiotics
• Cephalosporin
• Bacterial Infections

External links

• Medical encyclopedia article on Cefepime hydrochloride
• Wikipedia's article - Cefepime hydrochloride

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