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MAXIPIME

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Overview

What is MAXIPIME?

MAXIPIME (cefepime hydrochloride, USP) is a semi-synthetic, cephalosporin antibacterial 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,7-(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 (CHNOS) 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. MAXIPIME is a sterile, dry mixture of cefepime hydrochloride and L-arginine. The L-arginine, at an approximate concentration of 707 mg/g of cefepime, is added to control the pH of the constituted solution at 4 to 6. Freshly constituted solutions of MAXIPIME will range in color from pale yellow to amber.



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What are the available doses of MAXIPIME?

MAXIPIME for injection is a sterile powder of cefepime in vials for reconstitution, available in the following strengths:

What should I talk to my health care provider before I take MAXIPIME?

How should I use MAXIPIME?

MAXIPIME is indicated in the treatment of pneumonia (moderate to severe) caused by susceptible strains of , including cases associated with concurrent bacteremia, , , or species.

The recommended adult dosages and routes of administration are outlined in below for patients with creatinine clearance greater than 60 mL/min. Administer MAXIPIME intravenously over approximately 30 minutes.


What interacts with MAXIPIME?

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What are the warnings of MAXIPIME?

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What are the precautions of MAXIPIME?

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What are the side effects of MAXIPIME?

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What should I look out for while using MAXIPIME?

MAXIPIME is contraindicated in patients who have shown immediate hypersensitivity reactions to cefepime or the cephalosporin class of antibiotics, penicillins or other beta-lactam antibiotics.


What might happen if I take too much MAXIPIME?

Patients who receive an overdose should be carefully observed and given supportive treatment. In the presence of renal insufficiency, hemodialysis, not peritoneal dialysis, is recommended to aid in the removal of cefepime from the body. Symptoms of overdose include encephalopathy (disturbance of consciousness including confusion, hallucinations, stupor, and coma), myoclonus, seizures, neuromuscular excitability and nonconvulsive status epilepticus [].


How should I store and handle MAXIPIME?

Store at 20° to 25°C (68° to 77°F). [See USP Controlled Room Temperature.]How SuppliedMAXIPIME for injection is supplied as follows: MAXIPIME for Injection in the dry state, is a white to pale yellow powder. Constituted solution of MAXIPIME can range in color from pale yellow to amber.Storage and HandlingMAXIPIME for injection in the dry state should be stored at 20 to 25° C (68 to 77° F) [see USP controlled room temperature.] and protected from light.How SuppliedMAXIPIME for injection is supplied as follows: MAXIPIME for Injection in the dry state, is a white to pale yellow powder. Constituted solution of MAXIPIME can range in color from pale yellow to amber.Storage and HandlingMAXIPIME for injection in the dry state should be stored at 20 to 25° C (68 to 77° F) [see USP controlled room temperature.] and protected from light.How SuppliedMAXIPIME for injection is supplied as follows: MAXIPIME for Injection in the dry state, is a white to pale yellow powder. Constituted solution of MAXIPIME can range in color from pale yellow to amber.Storage and HandlingMAXIPIME for injection in the dry state should be stored at 20 to 25° C (68 to 77° F) [see USP controlled room temperature.] and protected from light.How SuppliedMAXIPIME for injection is supplied as follows: MAXIPIME for Injection in the dry state, is a white to pale yellow powder. Constituted solution of MAXIPIME can range in color from pale yellow to amber.Storage and HandlingMAXIPIME for injection in the dry state should be stored at 20 to 25° C (68 to 77° F) [see USP controlled room temperature.] and protected from light.