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Novapime 1gm Injection

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Packaging:10.0 ml in 1 vial
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Composition:Cefepime (1gm)
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Chemical ClassBroad-spectrum {Third & fourth generation cephalosporins)
Habit FormingNo
Therapeutic ClassANTI INFECTIVES
Action ClassCephalosporins: 4th generation

About Novapime 1gm Injection

Novapime 1gm 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.Novapime 1gm 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.

How It Works

Novapime 1gm 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.Novapime 1gm 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.

How to Use

Your doctor or nurse will give you this medicine. Kindly do not self administer.

What if you miss a dose?

If you miss a dose of Novapime 1gm Injection, consult your doctor.

Storage

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Composition of Novapime 1gm Injection

Key Benefits of Novapime 1gm Injection

  • In Treatment of Severe bacterial infections Novapime 1gm 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. Novapime 1gm 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.

Side Effects of Novapime 1gm Injection

  • Injection site reactions (pain, swelling, redness)
  • 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 blood
  • Increased partial thromboplastin time (PTT)

This is not a complete list of side effects. Consult your doctor if you experience any unusual symptoms.

Safety Advice for Novapime 1gm Injection

Alcohol
SAFE

Consuming alcohol with Novapime 1gm Injection does not cause any harmful side effects.

Pregnancy
SAFE IF PRESCRIBED

Novapime 1gm 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.

Breast Feeding
SAFE IF PRESCRIBED

Novapime 1gm 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 Novapime 1gm Injection, since it may have possible effects such as rash and diarrhea.

Driving
CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR

It is not known whether Novapime 1gm Injection alters the ability to drive. Do not drive if you experience any symptoms that affect your ability to concentrate and react.

Kidney
CAUTION

Novapime 1gm Injection should be used with caution in patients with kidney disease. Dose adjustment of Novapime 1gm Injection may be needed. Please consult your doctor.

Liver
SAFE IF PRESCRIBED

Novapime 1gm Injection is probably safe to use in patients with liver disease. Limited data available suggests that dose adjustment of Novapime 1gm Injection may not be needed in these patients. Please consult your doctor.

Frequently Asked Questions

Usually, Novapime 1gm Injection starts working soon after taking it. However, it may take some days to kill all the harmful bacteria and make you feel better.

Yes, the use of Novapime 1gm Injection can cause diarrhea. It is an antibiotic which kills the harmful bacteria. However, it also affects the helpful bacteria in your stomach or intestine and causes diarrhea. If diarrhea persists, talk to your doctor about it.

Inform your doctor if you don't feel better after finishing the full course of treatment. Also, inform him if your symptoms are getting worse while using this medicine.

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