Vecef

For intravenous (IV) administration, reconstitute the powder with sterile water for injection or compatible diluent and infuse over 30 minutes. For intramuscular (IM) administration, reconstitute with sterile water for injection, 0.9% sodium chloride, or 1% lidocaine and administer deep into a large muscle mass.

Cefepime inhibits bacterial cell wall synthesis by binding to penicillin-binding proteins (PBPs), leading to bacterial cell lysis and death.

• Known hypersensitivity to cefepime or other cephalosporins, penicillins, or other beta-lactam antibiotics.
• History of severe hypersensitivity reaction to any beta-lactam antibiotic.

Store intact vials at controlled room temperature (20°C-25°C). Protect from light. Reconstituted solutions should be used immediately or stored as per manufacturer's guidelines (e.g., refrigerated for up to 24 hours).

In case of overdose, symptoms may include seizures, encephalopathy, neuromuscular excitability, and coma. Management includes supportive care and hemodialysis to remove the drug from the bloodstream.

Pregnancy Category B. Use during pregnancy only if clearly needed. Excreted in breast milk in low concentrations; caution should be exercised when administered to a nursing mother.

• Known hypersensitivity to cefepime or other cephalosporins, penicillins, or other beta-lactam antibiotics.
• History of severe hypersensitivity reaction to any beta-lactam antibiotic.

Store intact vials at controlled room temperature (20°C-25°C). Protect from light. Reconstituted solutions should be used immediately or stored as per manufacturer's guidelines (e.g., refrigerated for up to 24 hours).

In case of overdose, symptoms may include seizures, encephalopathy, neuromuscular excitability, and coma. Management includes supportive care and hemodialysis to remove the drug from the bloodstream.

Pregnancy Category B. Use during pregnancy only if clearly needed. Excreted in breast milk in low concentrations; caution should be exercised when administered to a nursing mother.