GEFE-MAX INJ

Overview

GEFE-MAX INJ is a Schedule H antibiotic.

GEFE-MAX INJ is composed of: CEFEPIME (250 MG), TAZOBACTAM (31.25 MG)

Cefepime is a cephalosporin (SEF a low spor in) antibiotic. It works by fighting bacteria in your body. Cefepime injection is used to treat many kinds of bacterial infections including severe or life-threatening forms.

Usage

CEFEPIME is generally used to treat: Bacterial Infection


Frequently Asked Questions

Q: Is it safe on my liver?
A: Check with your Doctor first

Q: Is it safe on my kidney?
A: Check with your Doctor first

Q: Can I take it with alcohol?
A: Not Safe

Q: Is it safe for children?
A: Not Advised for age < 18yrs

Q: Can it be taken during pregnancy?
A: Considered as Generally Safe – not enough studies to prove risk

Q: Is it safe to take for someone breastfeeding?
A: Not Safe

Precautions for GEFE-MAX INJ and its Constituents



Caution should be exercised in patients with history of penicillin or cephalosporin allergy, gastro intestinal disease, especially colitis; lactation, pregnancy, seizures. It may decrease prothrombin activity; monitor prothrombin time in patients with poor nutritional state, kidney or liver impairment and those on prolonged treatment. Prolonged treatment may result in overgrowth of non-susceptible organisms, resulting in superinfection. Consider the possibility of Clostridium difficile associated diarrhea in patients who present with diarrhea after treatment. Patient may develop with increased risk of neurotoxicity.

Symptoms of Overdosage

CEFEPIME over-dosage can result in: Difficulty Breathing, Seizures (uncontrollable Jerking Of Limbs)

Common Side-Effects

CEFEPIME : Abdomen Muscle Cramps Or Spasms (painful), Gums Bleeding, Confusion, Dark Colored (brown) Urine, Fever, Chills, Difficulty Breathing, Loss Of Appetite, Nausea, Vomit, Left Foot Swelling, Right Foot Swelling

Rare Side-Effects

CEFEPIME : Loose Motion, Bloody Or Red Colored Stools

Technical Classification

CEFEPIME is categorized as: FOURTH GENERATION CEPHALOSPORINS / CEPHALOSPORINS / ANTI-INFECTIVES

Available Alternatives for GEFE-MAX INJ

What are the commonly available Substitutes?

GEFE-MAX INJINR 90 for 1 INJCEFEPIME 250 MG, TAZOBACTAM 31.25 MG

What are the other drugs with similar Ingredients?

AUGEOZ INJINR 687 for 1 INJECCTIONTAZOBACTAM 125 MG, CEFEPIME 1 GM
QUADROCEF VIALINR 345 for 1 INJTAZOBACTAM 125 MG, CEFEPIME 1 GM