Cefpirome
Therapeutic Group
Other Beta-Lactam, Cephalosporins & PenemsIndication Dosage
Infections Of The Lower Respiratory Tract, Skin And Soft Tissues, Complicated Upper And Lower Urinary Tract Infections, Neutropenia, Bacteraemia, Septicaemia:
By IV Inj Or IV Infusion:
- Adults: 1-2 Gm Every 12 Hr Iv Bolus Over 3-5 Min Or Iv Infusion Over 20-30 Min.
- Children: Not Recommended.
Content
- Inj 500mg /1gm /2gm: Cefpirome 500mg /1gm /2gm (as Sulphate); Powder In Vials.
Pregnancy
Caution Advised
Stability
- Cephalosporin Antibiotics
Contra Indications
- None Known
Precautions
- None Known
Lactation
- Caution Advised
Side Effects
- Abdominal Discomfort
- Agranulocytosis
- Allergic Reactions
- Anaphylaxis
- Aplastic Anaemia
- Blood Disorders
- Confusion
- Disturbances In Liver Enzymes
- Dizziness
- Eosinophilia
- Haemolytic Anaemia
- Hallucinations
- Headache
- Hypertonia
- Leucopenia
- Nervousness
- Pruritus
- Rashes
- Fever And Arthralgia
- Sleep Disturbances
- Urticaria
- Gi Disturbances
- Rare: Stevens-johnsonsyndrome
- Thrombocytopenia
- Toxic Epidermal Necrolysis
- Transient Cholestatic Jaundice
- Transient Hepatitis