Cefepime
- Generic Name
- Cefepime
- Brand Names
- -
- Drug Type
- Small Molecule
- Chemical Formula
- C19H24N6O5S2
- CAS Number
- 88040-23-7
- Unique Ingredient Identifier
- 807PW4VQE3
- Background
Cefepime is a fourth-generation cephalosporin antibiotic developed in 1994. Cefepime is active against Gram-positive and Gram-negative bacteria, and has greater activity against both compared to third-generation antibiotics. Cefepime is normally used to treat severe nosocomial pneumonia and infections caused by multi-resistant microorganisms such as Pseudomo...
- Indication
Cefepime is indicated for the treatment of pneumonia caused by susceptible bacteria, and for empiric therapy for febrile neutropenic patients. Cefepime is also indicated for the treatment of uncomplicated and complicated urinary tract infections (including pyelonephritis), uncomplicated skin and skin structure infections, and complicated intra-abdominal infe...
- Associated Conditions
- Bacterial Infections, Complicated Intra-Abdominal Infections (cIAIs), Complicated Urinary Tract Infection, Febrile Neutropenia, Meningitis, Bacterial, Pyelonephritis, Severe Pneumonia, Uncomplicated Urinary Tract Infections, Moderate Pneumonia, Uncomplicated skin and subcutaneous tissue bacterial infections
- Associated Therapies
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