QUADROCEF VIAL

Overview

QUADROCEF VIAL is a Schedule H antibiotic.

QUADROCEF VIAL is composed of: TAZOBACTAM (125 MG), CEFEPIME (1 GM)


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 QUADROCEF VIAL 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

Disease Interactions

CEFEPIME can interfere with: Acute Renal Failure, Colitis, Gastroenteritis, Seizure

Technical Classification

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

Available Alternatives for QUADROCEF VIAL

What are the commonly available Substitutes?

AUGEOZ INJ	INR 687 for 1 INJECCTION	TAZOBACTAM 125 MG, CEFEPIME 1 GM
QUADROCEF VIAL	INR 345 for 1 INJ	TAZOBACTAM 125 MG, CEFEPIME 1 GM

What are the other drugs with similar Ingredients?

GEFE-MAX INJ

INR 90 for 1 INJ

CEFEPIME 250 MG, TAZOBACTAM 31.25 MG