Cefepime

Uses

Cefepime is used in the treatment of bacterial infections.

How it Works

How Cefepime works Cefepime is an antibiotic that kills bacteria by preventing them from forming the protective covering (cell wall) necessary for their survival.

Side Effects

Common side effects of Cefepime include diarrhea, increased white blood cell count (eosinophils), injection site phlebitis, skin rash, increased liver enzymes, positive Coombs test, increased prothrombin time, decreased phosphate level in the blood, and increased partial thromboplastin time (PTT).

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