Reviews Maxipime

Maxipime Drug Description
MAXIPIME®
(cefepime hydrochloride, USP) for Injection
For Intravenous or Intramuscular Use
To reduce the development of drug-resistant bacteria and maintain the effectiveness of MAXIPIME® and other antibacterial drugs, MAXIPIME should be used only to treat or prevent infections that are proven or strongly suspected to be caused by bacteria.
DRUG DESCRIPTION



What are the possible side effects of cefepime (Maxipime)?

Get emergency medical help if you have any of these signs of an allergic reaction: hives; difficulty breathing; swelling of your face, lips, tongue, or throat.
Call your doctor at once if you have any of these serious side effects:

diarrhea that is watery or bloody;
skin rash, bruising, severe tingling, numbness, pain, muscle weakness;
fever, chills, body aches, flu symptoms;
easy bruising or bleeding, unusual weakness;
fever, sore throat, and...
Read All Potential Side Effects for Maxipime »




MAXIPIME (cefepime hydrochloride, USP) is a semi-synthetic, broad spectrum,
cephalosporin antibiotic for parenteral administration. The chemical name is
1-[[(6R,7R)-7-[2-(2-amino-4-thiazolyl)-glyoxylamido]-2-carboxy-8-oxo-5-thia-1-azabicyclo[4.2.0]
oct-2-en-3-yl]methyl]-1-methylpyrrolidinium chloride, 72-(Z)-(O-methyloxime),
monohydrochloride, monohydrate, which corresponds to the following structural
formula:








Cefepime hydrochloride is a white to pale yellow powder. Cefepime hydrochloride
contains the equivalent of not less than 825 mcg and not more than 911 mcg of
cefepime (C19H24N6O5S2)
per mg, calculated on an anhydrous basis. It is highly soluble in water.
MAXIPIME for Injection is supplied for intramuscular or intravenous administration
in strengths equivalent to 500 mg, 1 g, and 2 g of cefepime. (See DOSAGE
AND ADMINISTRATION.) MAXIPIME is a sterile, dry mixture of cefepime
hydrochloride and L-arginine. It contains the equivalent of not less than 90
percent and not more than 115 percent of the labeled amount of cefepime (C19H24N6O5S2).
The L-arginine, at an approximate concentration of 725 mg/g of cefepime, is
added to control the pH of the constituted solution at 4.0–6.0. Freshly constituted
solutions of MAXIPIME will range in color from colorless to amber.Last reviewed on RxList: 10/13/2009




Maxipime Drug Description
MAXIPIME®
(cefepime hydrochloride, USP) for Injection
For Intravenous or Intramuscular Use
To reduce the development of drug-resistant bacteria and maintain the effectiveness of MAXIPIME® and other antibacterial drugs, MAXIPIME should be used only to treat or prevent infections that are proven or strongly suspected to be caused by bacteria.
DRUG DESCRIPTION



What are the possible side effects of cefepime (Maxipime)?

Get emergency medical help if you have any of these signs of an allergic reaction: hives; difficulty breathing; swelling of your face, lips, tongue, or throat.
Call your doctor at once if you have any of these serious side effects:

diarrhea that is watery or bloody;
skin rash, bruising, severe tingling, numbness, pain, muscle weakness;
fever, chills, body aches, flu symptoms;
easy bruising or bleeding, unusual weakness;
fever, sore throat, and...
Read All Potential Side Effects for Maxipime »




MAXIPIME (cefepime hydrochloride, USP) is a semi-synthetic, broad spectrum,
cephalosporin antibiotic for parenteral administration. The chemical name is
1-[[(6R,7R)-7-[2-(2-amino-4-thiazolyl)-glyoxylamido]-2-carboxy-8-oxo-5-thia-1-azabicyclo[4.2.0]
oct-2-en-3-yl]methyl]-1-methylpyrrolidinium chloride, 72-(Z)-(O-methyloxime),
monohydrochloride, monohydrate, which corresponds to the following structural
formula:








Cefepime hydrochloride is a white to pale yellow powder. Cefepime hydrochloride
contains the equivalent of not less than 825 mcg and not more than 911 mcg of
cefepime (C19H24N6O5S2)
per mg, calculated on an anhydrous basis. It is highly soluble in water.
MAXIPIME for Injection is supplied for intramuscular or intravenous administration
in strengths equivalent to 500 mg, 1 g, and 2 g of cefepime. (See DOSAGE
AND ADMINISTRATION.) MAXIPIME is a sterile, dry mixture of cefepime
hydrochloride and L-arginine. It contains the equivalent of not less than 90
percent and not more than 115 percent of the labeled amount of cefepime (C19H24N6O5S2).
The L-arginine, at an approximate concentration of 725 mg/g of cefepime, is
added to control the pH of the constituted solution at 4.0–6.0. Freshly constituted
solutions of MAXIPIME will range in color from colorless to amber.Last reviewed on RxList: 10/13/2009




Maxipime Drug Description
MAXIPIME®
(cefepime hydrochloride, USP) for Injection
For Intravenous or Intramuscular Use
To reduce the development of drug-resistant bacteria and maintain the effectiveness of MAXIPIME® and other antibacterial drugs, MAXIPIME should be used only to treat or prevent infections that are proven or strongly suspected to be caused by bacteria.
DRUG DESCRIPTION



What are the possible side effects of cefepime (Maxipime)?

Get emergency medical help if you have any of these signs of an allergic reaction: hives; difficulty breathing; swelling of your face, lips, tongue, or throat.
Call your doctor at once if you have any of these serious side effects:

diarrhea that is watery or bloody;
skin rash, bruising, severe tingling, numbness, pain, muscle weakness;
fever, chills, body aches, flu symptoms;
easy bruising or bleeding, unusual weakness;
fever, sore throat, and...
Read All Potential Side Effects for Maxipime »




MAXIPIME (cefepime hydrochloride, USP) is a semi-synthetic, broad spectrum,
cephalosporin antibiotic for parenteral administration. The chemical name is
1-[[(6R,7R)-7-[2-(2-amino-4-thiazolyl)-glyoxylamido]-2-carboxy-8-oxo-5-thia-1-azabicyclo[4.2.0]
oct-2-en-3-yl]methyl]-1-methylpyrrolidinium chloride, 72-(Z)-(O-methyloxime),
monohydrochloride, monohydrate, which corresponds to the following structural
formula:








Cefepime hydrochloride is a white to pale yellow powder. Cefepime hydrochloride
contains the equivalent of not less than 825 mcg and not more than 911 mcg of
cefepime (C19H24N6O5S2)
per mg, calculated on an anhydrous basis. It is highly soluble in water.
MAXIPIME for Injection is supplied for intramuscular or intravenous administration
in strengths equivalent to 500 mg, 1 g, and 2 g of cefepime. (See DOSAGE
AND ADMINISTRATION.) MAXIPIME is a sterile, dry mixture of cefepime
hydrochloride and L-arginine. It contains the equivalent of not less than 90
percent and not more than 115 percent of the labeled amount of cefepime (C19H24N6O5S2).
The L-arginine, at an approximate concentration of 725 mg/g of cefepime, is
added to control the pH of the constituted solution at 4.0–6.0. Freshly constituted
solutions of MAXIPIME will range in color from colorless to amber.Last reviewed on RxList: 10/13/2009




Maxipime Drug Description
MAXIPIME®
(cefepime hydrochloride, USP) for Injection
For Intravenous or Intramuscular Use
To reduce the development of drug-resistant bacteria and maintain the effectiveness of MAXIPIME® and other antibacterial drugs, MAXIPIME should be used only to treat or prevent infections that are proven or strongly suspected to be caused by bacteria.
DRUG DESCRIPTION



What are the possible side effects of cefepime (Maxipime)?

Get emergency medical help if you have any of these signs of an allergic reaction: hives; difficulty breathing; swelling of your face, lips, tongue, or throat.
Call your doctor at once if you have any of these serious side effects:

diarrhea that is watery or bloody;
skin rash, bruising, severe tingling, numbness, pain, muscle weakness;
fever, chills, body aches, flu symptoms;
easy bruising or bleeding, unusual weakness;
fever, sore throat, and...
Read All Potential Side Effects for Maxipime »




MAXIPIME (cefepime hydrochloride, USP) is a semi-synthetic, broad spectrum,
cephalosporin antibiotic for parenteral administration. The chemical name is
1-[[(6R,7R)-7-[2-(2-amino-4-thiazolyl)-glyoxylamido]-2-carboxy-8-oxo-5-thia-1-azabicyclo[4.2.0]
oct-2-en-3-yl]methyl]-1-methylpyrrolidinium chloride, 72-(Z)-(O-methyloxime),
monohydrochloride, monohydrate, which corresponds to the following structural
formula:








Cefepime hydrochloride is a white to pale yellow powder. Cefepime hydrochloride
contains the equivalent of not less than 825 mcg and not more than 911 mcg of
cefepime (C19H24N6O5S2)
per mg, calculated on an anhydrous basis. It is highly soluble in water.
MAXIPIME for Injection is supplied for intramuscular or intravenous administration
in strengths equivalent to 500 mg, 1 g, and 2 g of cefepime. (See DOSAGE
AND ADMINISTRATION.) MAXIPIME is a sterile, dry mixture of cefepime
hydrochloride and L-arginine. It contains the equivalent of not less than 90
percent and not more than 115 percent of the labeled amount of cefepime (C19H24N6O5S2).
The L-arginine, at an approximate concentration of 725 mg/g of cefepime, is
added to control the pH of the constituted solution at 4.0–6.0. Freshly constituted
solutions of MAXIPIME will range in color from colorless to amber.Last reviewed on RxList: 10/13/2009




Maxipime Drug Description
MAXIPIME®
(cefepime hydrochloride, USP) for Injection
For Intravenous or Intramuscular Use
To reduce the development of drug-resistant bacteria and maintain the effectiveness of MAXIPIME® and other antibacterial drugs, MAXIPIME should be used only to treat or prevent infections that are proven or strongly suspected to be caused by bacteria.
DRUG DESCRIPTION



What are the possible side effects of cefepime (Maxipime)?

Get emergency medical help if you have any of these signs of an allergic reaction: hives; difficulty breathing; swelling of your face, lips, tongue, or throat.
Call your doctor at once if you have any of these serious side effects:

diarrhea that is watery or bloody;
skin rash, bruising, severe tingling, numbness, pain, muscle weakness;
fever, chills, body aches, flu symptoms;
easy bruising or bleeding, unusual weakness;
fever, sore throat, and...
Read All Potential Side Effects for Maxipime »




MAXIPIME (cefepime hydrochloride, USP) is a semi-synthetic, broad spectrum,
cephalosporin antibiotic for parenteral administration. The chemical name is
1-[[(6R,7R)-7-[2-(2-amino-4-thiazolyl)-glyoxylamido]-2-carboxy-8-oxo-5-thia-1-azabicyclo[4.2.0]
oct-2-en-3-yl]methyl]-1-methylpyrrolidinium chloride, 72-(Z)-(O-methyloxime),
monohydrochloride, monohydrate, which corresponds to the following structural
formula:








Cefepime hydrochloride is a white to pale yellow powder. Cefepime hydrochloride
contains the equivalent of not less than 825 mcg and not more than 911 mcg of
cefepime (C19H24N6O5S2)
per mg, calculated on an anhydrous basis. It is highly soluble in water.
MAXIPIME for Injection is supplied for intramuscular or intravenous administration
in strengths equivalent to 500 mg, 1 g, and 2 g of cefepime. (See DOSAGE
AND ADMINISTRATION.) MAXIPIME is a sterile, dry mixture of cefepime
hydrochloride and L-arginine. It contains the equivalent of not less than 90
percent and not more than 115 percent of the labeled amount of cefepime (C19H24N6O5S2).
The L-arginine, at an approximate concentration of 725 mg/g of cefepime, is
added to control the pH of the constituted solution at 4.0–6.0. Freshly constituted
solutions of MAXIPIME will range in color from colorless to amber.Last reviewed on RxList: 10/13/2009

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