Maxicef 500mg Injection 1

Maxicef 500mg Injection 1 is used for the following:

• Managing moderate to severe pneumonia, encompassing hospital-acquired pneumonia

• Managing severe skin and soft tissue infections.

• Controlling urinary tract infections, including pyelonephritis.

• Helping with intra-abdominal infections.

• Assisting in the management of febrile neutropenia.

Administer Maxicef 500mg Injection 1 as follows:

• Ensure a healthcare professional administers the injection.

• The medicine is given through slow intravenous infusion or deep intramuscular injection.

• It is vital that you remain under medical supervision during the course of treatment.

• Make sure to complete the full course of treatment, even if you start feeling better earlier.

• For personalised advice on dosage and duration, it is best to consult your doctor.

Maxicef 500mg Injection 1 is administered via an intravenous or intramuscular route.

Maxicef 500mg Injection 1 contains cefepime (500 mg), which has the following effects on your body:

• Inhibits Bacterial Cell Wall Synthesis: Cefepime hinders bacterial cell wall synthesis by binding to enzymes called penicillin-binding proteins (PBPs) that are involved in creating peptidoglycan and rendering them inactive.

• Kills Bacteria: By disrupting cell wall synthesis, cefepime weakens the cell wall resulting in bacteria bursting under osmotic pressure. This action effectively kills the susceptible bacteria aiding in resolving the infection.

• Works Against Resistant Bacteria: Cefepime exhibits an extended spectrum of activity compared to the earlier generation cephalosporins. It remains stable against many beta-lactamases produced by gram-negative bacteria, allowing it to manage infections caused by bacteria that are resistant to other antibiotics.

• Keep Maxicef 500mg Injection 1 in a dry place away from light and moisture at 20-25°C.

• After reconstitution, the solution remains stable for 24 hours at room temperature or 7 days when refrigerated.

• Always store the medicine out of reach of children.

• Check the expiry date on the packaging and use before this date.

• For conditions like urinary tract infections which Maxicef 500mg Injection 1 helps manage, drinking plenty of water helps flush out bacteria from your system.

• If you're managing pneumonia or similar respiratory infections, avoid smoking to prevent further lung damage.