Cefepime (Kabi)™

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Adults: Cefepime Kabi is indicated in the treatment of the infections listed below when caused by susceptible bacteria.,- Lower respiratory tract infections, including pneumonia and bronchitis. - Urinary tract infections, both complicated, including pyelonephritis, and uncomplicated infections. - Skin and skin structure infections. - Intra-abdominal infections, including peritonitis and biliary tract infections. - Gynaecological infections. - Septicaemia. - Empiric treatment in febrile neutropenic patients (See PRECAUTIONS).,Cefepime Kabi is also indicated for surgical prophylaxis in patients undergoing intra-abdominal surgery. In this indication it is essential that metronidazole also be administered.,Paediatrics: Cefepime Kabi is indicated in paediatric patients over 2 months of age for the treatment of the infections listed below when caused by susceptible bacteria: - Pneumonia. - Urinary tract infections, both complicated, including pyelonephritis, and uncomplicated infections. - Skin and skin structure infections. - Septicaemia. - Empiric treatment in febrile neutropenic patients (See PRECAUTIONS).,Culture and susceptibility studies should be performed when appropriate to determine susceptibility of the causative organism(s) to cefepime. Empiric therapy with Cefepime Kabi may be instituted before results of susceptibility studies are known; however, once these results become available, the antibiotic treatment should be adjusted accordingly.,Because of its broad spectrum of bactericidal activity against gram-positive and gram-negative bacteria, Cefepime Kabi can be used appropriately as monotherapy prior to identification of the causative organisms(s). In the treatment of febrile neutropenia, consideration should be given to the need for other antibiotics in combination with Cefepime Kabi. In patients who are at risk of mixed aerobic-anaerobic infection, including infections in which Bacterioides fragilis may be present, concurrent initial therapy with an anti-anaerobic agent is recommended before the causative organism(s) is known.

Source: ARTG

• Shelf lifetime is 24 Months
• Store below 25 degrees Celsius
• Protect from Light

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Non-composite pack

This medicine contains one component only.

Component

• Injection, powder for
• Intramuscular
• White to pale yellow powder

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These medicine packs are available from a pharmacist and requires a prescription. It is Schedule 4: Prescription Only Medicine.?What is the medicines and poisons schedule?

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• 50

Source: ARTG

This medicine is not listed on the Pharmaceutical Benefits Scheme (PBS). Talk to your pharmacist about how much it will cost.

Source: PBS

For the active ingredient: Cefepime

You should seek advice from your doctor or pharmacist about taking this medicine. They can help you balance the risks and the benefits of this medicine during pregnancy.

Source: AHT

If you experience a side effect from this medicine, tell your doctor or pharmacist. Or report it directly to the TGA (Therapeutic Goods Administration).

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Source: ARTG

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