Spectrum: Local Antimicrobial Stewardship, for Chapman University School of Pharmacy

Cefepime

Oral Bioavailability

NA

Approximate Cost

Spectrum Of Activity

General Spectrum of Activity

Spectrum Of Activity

General Spectrum of Activity

Antibiogram Data

Dosing

Adult

1-2g IV q8h

Renal

Renal adjustments required when CrCl < 50 mL/min

General Information

Acceptable Uses

Brand Name

Maxipime

Adverse Effects

Adverse Effects
  • GI upset

Rare

  • Encephalopathy

Pharmacology

Pharmacology

Pharmacology: Inhibits cell wall synthesis

Antimicrobial class: Beta-lactam

  • 4th generation cephalosporin

Pregnancy category: B

Average serum half life: 2 hours

Route of Elimination: Renal