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About Cachepime-TZ Injection

CEFEPIME+TAZOBACTAM belongs to the class of medications called ‘antibiotics’ used to treat bacterial infections. Bacterial infections are caused by the multiplication of harmful bacteria inside or on the body. These harmful bacteria produce chemicals known as toxins, which can damage tissue and make you sick. Symptoms of bacterial infection vary depending on the organ affected by bacteria.

CEFEPIME+TAZOBACTAM is a combination of two medicines: Cefepime and Tazobactam. Cefepime is a cephalosporin antibiotic. It has bactericidal action (kills bacteria). It works by preventing the formation of the cell wall (the outer protective layer of bacteria, which is essential for its survival) by preventing protein synthesis. Tazobactam is a beta-lactamase inhibitor. It can improve the spectrum of antibacterial action by inhibiting the action of beta-lactamase. Beta-lactamase is an enzyme produced by bacteria that can destroy antibiotics (cefotaxime). CEFEPIME+TAZOBACTAM is only used to treat bacterial infections and not recommended for viral infections.

Uses of Cachepime-TZ Injection

Bacterial infections

Medicinal Benefits of Cachepime-TZ Injection

CEFEPIME+TAZOBACTAM contains Cefepime and Tazobactam. Cefepime is a cephalosporin antibiotic, whereas Tazobactam is a beta-lactamase inhibitor. CEFEPIME+TAZOBACTAM has broad-spectrum activity and is effective against both gram-positive and gram-negative bacteria. It makes the drug effective in multiple moderate to severe bacterial infections such as urinary tract infections (UTI), skin infections, intra-abdominal infections, lower respiratory tract (lung) infections such pneumonia (inflammation of the air sacs present in lungs) and bronchitis (inflammation of the bronchi), septicemia (including infections of the bloodstream), and empiric treatment in febrile neutropenic patients (development of fever in patients with low neutrophil count).

Directions for Use

CEFEPIME+TAZOBACTAM is available in the form of injection. A healthcare professional gives it, so do not self-administer.

Side Effects of Cachepime-TZ Injection

• Pain at the injection site
• Swelling at the injection site
• Skin rash
• Diarrhea
• Nausea
• Vomiting
• Headache

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For informational purposes only. Consult a doctor before taking any medicines.

In-Depth Precautions and Warning

Drug Warnings

CEFEPIME+TAZOBACTAM should be used with caution in patients with kidney impairment. There is a risk of serious adverse events such as confusion, hallucinations, stupor (a state of near-unconsciousness), and seizures (fits). CEFEPIME+TAZOBACTAM may cause Clostridium difficile associated diarrhoea (CDAD), ranging from mild diarrhoea to fatal colitis (inflammation of the large intestine). If CDAD is suspected or confirmed, the doctor may discontinue therapy and advise appropriate fluid and electrolyte management, protein supplementation, and antibiotic therapy to treat CDAD. A CEFEPIME+TAZOBACTAM may cause positive direct Coomb’s test, which indicates antibodies against red blood cells. So, it is necessary to let your doctor know that you are taking this medicine before undergoing laboratory tests. Do not discontinue or abruptly stop the medication as it may lead to antibiotic resistance, a condition in which bacteria become resistant to antibiotics. CEFEPIME+TAZOBACTAM may cause superinfection (additional infection caused by other microbes) on prolonged use.