SUPIME 2000MG/1000MG INJ

Overview

SUPIME 2000MG/1000MG INJ is a Schedule H antibiotic.

SUPIME 2000MG/1000MG INJ is composed of: CEFEPIME (2000.0 MG), SULBACTAM (1000.0 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 SUPIME 2000MG/1000MG 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 SUPIME 2000MG/1000MG INJ

What are the commonly available Substitutes?

SUPIME 2000MG/1000MG INJ	INR 485 for 1 INJECTION	CEFEPIME 2000.0 MG, SULBACTAM 1000.0 MG
TECPIME 3GM INJ		CEFEPIME 2000 MG, SULBACTAM 1000 MG

What are the other drugs with similar Ingredients?

INPIME 1MG/0.5MG INJ	INR 348 for 1 INJECTION	CEFEPIME 1.0 MG, SULBACTAM 0.5 MG
LYFIPIME SB INJ	INR 125 for 1 INJECTION	CEFEPIME 1.5 GM, SULBACTAM
SUPIME 1000MG/500MG INJ	INR 320 for 10 ML INJECTION	CEFEPIME 1000.0 MG, SULBACTAM 500.0 MG
SUPIME 500MG/250MG INJ	INR 135 for 10 ML INJECTION	CEFEPIME 500.0 MG, SULBACTAM 250.0 MG
TECPIME 1.5GM INJ		CEFEPIME 1000 MG, SULBACTAM 500 MG