LYFIPIME SB INJ

Overview

LYFIPIME SB INJ is a Schedule H antibiotic.

LYFIPIME SB INJ is composed of: CEFEPIME (1.5 GM), SULBACTAM ( )

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 LYFIPIME SB 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 LYFIPIME SB INJ

What are the commonly available Substitutes?

LYFIPIME SB INJINR 125 for 1 INJECTIONCEFEPIME 1.5 GM, SULBACTAM

What are the other drugs with similar Ingredients?

INPIME 1MG/0.5MG INJINR 348 for 1 INJECTIONCEFEPIME 1.0 MG, SULBACTAM 0.5 MG
SUPIME 1000MG/500MG INJINR 320 for 10 ML INJECTIONCEFEPIME 1000.0 MG, SULBACTAM 500.0 MG
SUPIME 2000MG/1000MG INJINR 485 for 1 INJECTIONCEFEPIME 2000.0 MG, SULBACTAM 1000.0 MG
SUPIME 500MG/250MG INJINR 135 for 10 ML INJECTIONCEFEPIME 500.0 MG, SULBACTAM 250.0 MG
TECPIME 1.5GM INJCEFEPIME 1000 MG, SULBACTAM 500 MG
TECPIME 3GM INJCEFEPIME 2000 MG, SULBACTAM 1000 MG