Biopime 1000mg Injection
Product Info
| Prescription required | Yes |
| Marketer | Biochem Pharmaceutical Industries |
| Active Ingredient | Cefepime (1000mg) |
| Storage | Store below 30°C |
| Chemical Class | Broad-spectrum {Third & fourth generation cephalosporins) |
| Habit Forming | No |
| Therapeutic Class | ANTI INFECTIVES |
| Action Class | Cephalosporins: 4th generation |
| User Rating | 4.9 |
| User Reviews | 747 |
FAQ
Can the use of Biopime 1000mg cause diarrhea?
Yes, the use of Biopime 1000mg 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.
How long does Biopime 1000mg takes to work?
Usually, Biopime 1000mg starts working soon after taking it. However, it may take some days to kill all the harmful bacteria and make you feel better.
What if I don't get better after using Biopime 1000mg?
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.
What if you forget to take Biopime Injection?
If you miss a dose of Biopime 1000mg, consult your doctor.
Biopime 1000mg Injection Reviews
Biopime 1000mg 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.
Biopime 1000mg 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.
Biopime 1000mg 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 Biopime 1000mg Injection Works
Biopime 1000mg is an antibiotic. It kills bacteria by preventing them from forming the bacterial protective covering (cell wall) which is needed for them to survive.
How to Use Biopime 1000mg Injection
Your doctor or nurse will give you this medicine. Kindly do not self administer.
Benefits of Biopime 1000mg Injection
- In Treatment of Severe bacterial infections: Biopime 1000mg 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. Biopime 1000mg 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.
Uses of Biopime 1000mg Injection
- Treatment of Severe bacterial infections
Biopime 1000mg Injection Side Effects
Safety Tips
Alcohol
SAFE
Consuming alcohol with Biopime 1000mg does not cause any harmful side effects.
Breast feeding
SAFE IF PRESCRIBED
Biopime 1000mg 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 Biopime 1000mg, since it may have possible effects such as rash and diarrhea.
Kidney
CAUTION
Biopime 1000mg should be used with caution in patients with kidney disease. Dose adjustment of Biopime 1000mg may be needed. Please consult your doctor.
Driving
CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR
It is not known whether Biopime 1000mg alters the ability to drive. Do not drive if you experience any symptoms that affect your ability to concentrate and react.
Liver
SAFE IF PRESCRIBED
Biopime 1000mg is probably safe to use in patients with liver disease. Limited data available suggests that dose adjustment of Biopime 1000mg may not be needed in these patients. Please consult your doctor.
Pregnancy
SAFE IF PRESCRIBED
Biopime 1000mg 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.
Quick Tips
- Your doctor has prescribed Biopime 1000mg to cure your infection and improve your symptoms.
- Discontinue Biopime 1000mg and inform your doctor immediately if you get a rash, itchy skin, swelling of face and mouth, or have difficulty in breathing.
- Diarrhea may occur as a side effect but should stop when your course is complete. Inform your doctor if it doesn't stop or if you find blood in your stools.
- Do not skip any doses and finish the full course of treatment even if you feel better. Stopping it early may make the infection to come back and harder to treat.
References
- Cefepime. Deerfield, IL: Baxter Healthcare Corporation; 1996.
- Drugs.com. Cefepime.
- Briggs GG, Freeman RK, editors. A Reference Guide to Fetal and Neonatal Risk: Drugs in Pregnancy and Lactation. 10th ed. Philadelphia, PA: Wolters Kluwer Health; 2015. p. 222.
- Central Drugs Standard Control Organisation (CDSCO).