Sevepime Forte 1gm/125mg Injection

Sevepime Forte 1gm/125mg Injection is a fourth generation cephalosporin antibiotic, works by fighting bacteria in your body.It is usually given by intravenous route.Sevepime Forte 1gm/125mg Injection is used to treat many infections caused by bacteria including pneumonia, skin infections, urinary tract, and kidney infections.

Sevepime Forte 1gm/125mg Injection injection is used in combination with metronidazole (Flagyl) to treat abdominal (stomach area) infections. It is also used to treat patients who have fever and are at high risk for infection because they have a low number of white blood cells.

Sevepime Forte 1gm/125mg Injection penetrates the central nervous system(CNS) and can be used in the treatment of meningitis.Sevepime Forte 1gm/125mg Injection passes into breast milk. Talk to your doctor before breast feeding while taking this drug.

Though it is very rare to get a side effect after having Sevepime Forte 1gm/125mg Injection preparations , some people may get bad or even deadly side effects which includes:

• Concentrated urine (dark yellow in colour)
• Fever or chills
• Tiredness
• Dizziness
• Sore throat
• Diarrhea (Loose stools)
• Kidney problems
• Hallucinations
• Vomiting
• Abdominal pain
• confusion / fainting

All bacterial cells have a cell wall that protects them. Sevepime Forte 1gm/125mg Injection disrupt the synthesis of the layer of bacterial cell walls, which causes the walls to break down and eventually the bacteria die.

Person must not use this medication if he/she is allergic to certain antibiotics including cefepime and similar medicines (cefdinir, cefprozil, cefuroxime, cephalexin Keflex, Omnicef, Cefzil, Ceftin, and others), or penicillin antibiotics (amoxicillin, ampicillin, piperacillin, ticarcillin, Augmentin, Timentin, Unasyn, and others). Sevepime Forte 1gm/125mg Injection only works on bacterial infections, it won't treat viral infections such as common cold. It also may reduce your blood's ability to clot, So try to avoid activities that can cause bruising or injury while using the drug.

Elderly people may be more sensitive to the side effects of cefepime. Don't give cefepime to a child younger than two months old without talking to your doctor. Safety and effectiveness in this age group haven't been confirmed.

Information given here is based on the salt content of the medicine. Uses and effects of the medicine may vary from person to person. It is advisable to consult a Internal Medicine Specialist before using this medicine.

• Bacterial Infections

Information given here is based on the salt content of the medicine. Uses and effects of the medicine may vary from person to person. It is advisable to consult a Internal Medicine Specialist before using this medicine.

• Increased Liver Enzymes

• Bruise

• Bleeding

• Constipation

• Diarrhoea

• Altered Taste

• Shortness Of Breath

• Flatulence

• Headache

• Insomnia (Difficulty In Sleeping)

• Itching

• Skin Rash

• Stomach Upset

• Vomiting

Information given here is based on the salt content of the medicine. Uses and effects of the medicine may vary from person to person. It is advisable to consult a Internal Medicine Specialist before using this medicine.

• Is It safe with alcohol?

  Interaction with alcohol is unknown. Please consult your doctor.

• Are there any pregnancy warnings?

  Sevepime Forte 1gm/125mg Injection is probably safe to use during pregnancy.
  Animal studies have shown low or no adverse effect on the foetus, however, there are limited human studies. Please consult your doctor.

• Are there any breast-feeding warnings?

  Sevepime Forte 1gm/125mg Injection is safe to use during lactation. \nHuman studies have shown that either the drug does not pass into the breastmilk in significant amount or is not expected to cause toxicity to the baby.
  Avoid prolonged use of Sevepime Forte 1gm/125mg Injection, since it may have possible effects such as rash and diarrhea.

• Is it safe to drive while on this medicine?

  It is not known whether Sevepime Forte 1gm/125mg Injection alters the ability to drive. Do not drive if you experience any symptoms that affect your ability to concentrate and react.

• Does this affect kidney function?

  Sevepime Forte 1gm/125mg Injection is probably unsafe to use in patients with kidney disease and should be avoided. Please consult your doctor.
  Caution should be advised in patients with renal impairment.
  Caution to be advised in patients with impaired renal function.

• Does this affect liver function?

  There is no data available. Please consult doctor before consuming the drug.

Information given here is based on the salt content of the medicine. Uses and effects of the medicine may vary from person to person. It is advisable to consult a Internal Medicine Specialist before using this medicine.

Below is the list of medicines, which have the same composition, strength and form as Sevepime Forte 1gm/125mg Injection , and hence can be used as its substitute.

• Lavinon 1gm/125mg Injection

  Dycine Pharmaceuticals Ltd

Information given here is based on the salt content of the medicine. Uses and effects of the medicine may vary from person to person. It is advisable to consult a Internal Medicine Specialist before using this medicine.

Sevepime Forte 1gm/125mg Injection is a type of cephalosporin antibiotic. This medication acts by interrupting the synthesis of the bacterial cell wall. It binds to the penicillin binding proteins, which is why the bacterial infection cannot proceed.

Information given here is based on the salt content of the medicine. Uses and effects of the medicine may vary from person to person. It is advisable to consult a Internal Medicine Specialist before using this medicine.