Fourgen 500500mg/vial
Injection
Biopharma Ltd.
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| Alcohol | SAFE Consuming alcohol with Fourgen 500 does not cause any harmful side effects. |
| Pregnancy | SAFE IF PRESCRIBED Fourgen 500 is generally considered safe to use during pregnancy. Animal studies have shown low or no adverse effects to the developing baby; however, t... View More |
| Breastfeeding | SAFE IF PRESCRIBED Fourgen 500 is safe to use during breastfeeding. Human studies suggest that the drug does not pass into the breastmilk in a significant amount and is no... View More |
| Driving | CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR It is not known whether Fourgen 500 alters the ability to drive. Do not drive if you experience any symptoms that affect your ability to concentrate and... View More |
| Kidney | CAUTION Fourgen 500 should be used with caution in patients with kidney disease. Dose adjustment of Fourgen 500 may be needed. Please consult your doctor. |
| Liver | SAFE IF PRESCRIBED Fourgen 500 is probably safe to use in patients with liver disease. Limited data available suggests that dose adjustment of Fourgen 500 may not be neede... View More |
Introduction
Fourgen 500 is an antibiotic that fights bacteria. It is used to treat severe bacterial infections of the skin, lungs, stomach, urinary tract, and blood... View More
Uses of Fourgen 500
- Bacterial infections
Side effects of Fourgen 500
- Rash
- Itching
- Nausea
- Vomiting
- Headache
- Fever
- Diarrhea
How to use Fourgen 500
Your doctor or nurse will give you this medicine. Kindly do not self administer.
How Fourgen 500 works
Fourgen 500 is an antibiotic. It kills bacteria by preventing them from forming the bacterial protective covering (cell wall) which is needed for them t... View More
What if you forget to take Fourgen 500?
If you miss a dose of Fourgen 500, take it as soon as possible. However, if it is almost time for your next dose, skip the missed dose and go back to yo... View More
- Your doctor has prescribed Fourgen 500 to cure your infection and improve your symptoms.
- Do not skip any doses and finish the full course of treatment even if you feel better. Stopping it early may make the infection to come back and harder ... View More
- Discontinue Fourgen 500 and inform your doctor immediately if you get a rash, itchy skin, swelling of face and mouth, or have difficulty in breathing.
- Diarrhea may occur as a side effect but should stop when your course is complete. Inform your doctor if it doesn't stop or if you find blood in your sto... View More
- Avoid consuming alcohol while taking Fourgen 500 as it may cause increased side effects.
Indication
Skin and skin structure infections, Urinary tract infection, Nosocomial pneumonia, Multiple drug resistant pneumonia, Neutropenia
Administration
Reconstitution: IV infusion: Add 5 mL, 10 mL, or 10 mL of a compatible IV soln to a vial labeled as containing 500 mg, 1 g, or 2 g, respectively, to pro... View More
Adult Dose
Adult: IV UTI 0.5-1 g 12 hrly for 7-10 days. Empirical therapy for febrile neutropenia 2 g 8 hrly for 7 days or until resolution of neutropenia. Mod... View More
Child Dose
Child: IV, IM 100 mg/kg/day q12h 150 mg/kg/day empiric therapy of fever with neutropenia q8h 2 mth - 16 yr: >40 kg: 50 mg/kg every 12 hr for 7-10 da... View More
Renal Dose
Renal impairment: Haemodialysis: 1 g on the 1st day of treatment, followed by 0.5 g 24 hrly; dose should be given after haemodialysis on dialysis days... View More
Contraindication
Hypersensitivity to cefepime or other cephalosporins.
Mode of Action
Cefepime is a 4th generation cephalosporin which inhibits the final transpeptidation step of peptidoglycan synthesis in bacterial cell wall by binding t... View More
Precaution
Renal impairment; history of penicillin or cephalosporin allergy; lactation, pregnancy. Caution when used in patients with history of GI diseases, espec... View More
Side Effect
>10% Positive Coombs test result without hemolysis (16%) 1-10% Rash (1-4%),Elevated alanine aminotransferase (3%),Hypophosphatemia (3%),Diarrhea (<... View More
Pregnancy Category Note
Pregnancy category: B Lactation: Drug enters breast milk; use with caution
Interaction
Increased potential for nephrotoxicity and ototoxicity of aminoglycosides. Increased risk of nephrotoxicity w/ potent diuretics (e.g. furosemide).
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