Product Introduction
Megapime 500 Mg Injection contains Cefepime, a fourth-generation cephalosporin antibiotic. It is used to treat a wide range of serious bacterial infections by killing or stopping the growth of bacteria. It is administered by injection under medical supervision in a hospital or clinic setting.
Uses
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Lower respiratory tract infections (like pneumonia)
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Urinary tract infections
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Skin and soft tissue infections
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Intra-abdominal infections
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Febrile neutropenia (fever with low white blood cell count)
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Certain hospital-acquired infections
Benefit
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Broad-spectrum antibiotic effective against many gram-positive and gram-negative bacteria
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Helps clear severe infections quickly and reduce complications
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Often used when resistance to earlier generation antibiotics is suspected
Composition
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Cefepime 500 mg (as cefepime hydrochloride)
Side Effects
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Pain or swelling at injection site
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Diarrhea, nausea
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Headache
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Rarely, allergic reactions like rash or breathing difficulty (seek immediate medical help)
Safety Advice
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Given by a healthcare professional by intravenous (IV) or intramuscular (IM) injection.
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Complete the full course even if you feel better to prevent reinfection or resistance.
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Inform your doctor if you have a history of kidney problems, seizures, or severe gastrointestinal disease.
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Store below 25°C; protect from light and keep out of reach of children.
