Megapime 1000mg Injection

Discover how Megapime 1000mg Injection, formulated by Alkem Laboratories Ltd with Cefepime (1000mg), can assist with Treatment of Severe bacterial infections. This page provides a comprehensive overview of this medication, including its primary applications and further detailed information to support your understanding. Feel free to add it to your favorites or compare it with other available options.

MRP: ₹ 90
Packing: 1.0 Injection in 1 vial
Salt Combination: Cefepime (1000mg)
Brand: Alkem Laboratories Ltd
Uses: Treatment of Severe bacterial infections

Description

Megapime 1000mg Injection is an antibiotic that fights bacteria
It is used to treat severe bacterial infections of the skin, lungs, stomach, urinary tract, and blood
It works by killing the bacteria that cause these problems
However, it will not treat a viral infection
Megapime 1000mg Injection is commonly used to treat critically ill patients admitted to the hospital
This medicine is given by drip or by direct injection into a vein under the supervision of a doctor or a nurse
The dose will depend on what type of infection you have, where it is in the body, and how serious it is
You should keep taking the injection for as long as you are prescribed, even if your symptoms quickly improve
If you stop taking it too early the infection may return or worsen.
Some people may develop side effects like rash, itching, nausea, vomiting, headache, fever, diarrhea, or local redness and swelling at the site of injection
These side effects are usually temporary and go away during treatment as your body adjusts to the medicine
Consult your doctor if these side effects bother you or do not go away.
Before starting treatment with this medicine, you should tell your doctor if you have any liver or kidney problems or if you are allergic to any antibiotic
While using it, your doctor may advise blood tests to monitor your kidney function
This medicine is generally regarded as safe to use in pregnancy and breastfeeding if prescribed by your doctor.

Cautions

Liver:	SAFE IF PRESCRIBED: Megapime 1000mg Injection is probably safe to use in patients with liver disease. Limited data available suggests that dose adjustment of Megapime 1000mg Injection may not be needed in these patients. Please consult your doctor.
Kidney:	CAUTION: Megapime 1000mg Injection should be used with caution in patients with kidney disease. Dose adjustment of Megapime 1000mg Injection may be needed. Please consult your doctor.
Driving:	CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR: It is not known whether Megapime 1000mg Injection alters the ability to drive. Do not drive if you experience any symptoms that affect your ability to concentrate and react.
Breast feeding:	SAFE IF PRESCRIBED: Megapime 1000mg Injection is safe to use during breastfeeding. Human studies suggest that the drug does not pass into the breastmilk in a significant amount and is not harmful to the baby.^Avoid prolonged use of Megapime 1000mg Injection, since it may have possible effects such as rash and diarrhea.
Pregnency:	SAFE IF PRESCRIBED: Megapime 1000mg Injection is generally considered safe to use during pregnancy. Animal studies have shown low or no adverse effects to the developing baby; however, there are limited human studies.
Alcohol:	SAFE: Consuming alcohol with Megapime 1000mg Injection does not cause any harmful side effects.
Drug Action:	Cephalosporins: 4th generation
Therapeutic class:	ANTI INFECTIVES
Habit Forming:	No
Chemical Class:	Broad-spectrum {Third & fourth generation cephalosporins)

Uses of Megapime 1000mg Injection

In Treatment of Severe bacterial infections Megapime 1000mg Injection works by killing bacteria which can cause serious infections
It is used to treat many different types of bacterial infections such as infections of the lungs (pneumonia) and urinary tract
It is given by a doctor or nurse into a vein and should not be self-administered
Megapime 1000mg Injection usually makes you feel better very quickly but you should continue taking it as prescribed even when you feel better to make sure that all bacteria are killed and do not become resistant.