Maxicef 500mg Injection

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Composition FOR Maxicef 500mg Injection

Cefepime(500mg)

food interaction for Maxicef Injection

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It is not known whether it is safe to consume alcohol with Maxicef 500mg Injection. Please consult your doctor.
CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR
Maxicef 500mg 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.
SAFE IF PRESCRIBED
Maxicef 500mg Injection should be used with caution during breastfeeding. Breastfeeding should be held until the treatment of the mother is completed and the drug is eliminated from her body.
Avoid prolonged use of Maxicef 500mg Injection, since it may have possible effects such as rash and diarrhea.
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SALT INFORMATION FOR Maxicef 500mg Injection

Cefepime(500mg)

Maxicef injection uses

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How maxicef injection works

Maxicef 500mg Injection is an antibiotic. It kills bacteria by preventing them from forming the bacterial protective covering (cell wall), which is needed for them to survive. It weakens the cell wall and makes the bacteria break apart and die. Maxicef 500mg Injection works against many different types of bacteria. Maxicef 500mg Injection is a broad-spectrum cephalosporin, which means it can treat a wide range of serious infections.

Common side effects of maxicef injection

Injection site reactions (pain, swelling, redness), Nausea, Vomiting, Headache, Diarrhea, Skin rash, Increased liver enzymes, Positive Coombs test, Increased prothrombin time, Decreased phosphate level in blood, Increased partial thromboplastin time (PTT), Itching

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Expert advice FOR Maxicef Injection

  • Do not skip any doses and finish the full course of treatment even if you feel better. Stopping it early may make the infection come back and harder to treat.
  • Discontinue Cefepime and inform your doctor immediately if you get a rash, itchy skin, swelling of your face and mouth, or difficulty breathing.
  • Diarrhea may occur as a side effect, but it should only stop when your course is completed. Inform your doctor if it does not stop or if you find blood in your stools.

Frequently asked questions FOR Maxicef 500mg Injection

Cefepime

Q. Can the use of Maxicef 500mg Injection cause diarrhea?
Yes, the use of Maxicef 500mg Injection can cause diarrhea. It is an antibiotic that kills the harmful bacteria. However, it also affects the helpful bacteria in your stomach and intestines and causes diarrhea. If diarrhea persists, talk to your doctor about it.
Q. What if I don't get better after using Maxicef 500mg Injection?
Inform your doctor if you don't feel better after finishing the full course of treatment. Also, inform the doctor if your symptoms are getting worse while using this medicine.

Content on this page was last updated on 22 May, 2025, by Dr. Rajeev Sharma (MBA, MBBS)