Antimicrobials
Cefepime

Cefepime

High
N/A

Spectrum of Activity

General Information

Cefepime is a broad-spectrum antimicrobial with Gram positive and Gram negative coverage including activity against Pseudomonas spp.

Cefepime is often used in the treatment of febrile neutropenia and nosocomial infections involving multi-drug resistant organisms.

  • Allergy/rash
  • Positive Coombs test
  • Cytopenias
  • Clostridium difficile associated diarrhea

Antimicrobial class: 4th Generation Cephalosporin

Pregnancy category: B

Average serum half life: 2 hours

Biliary penetration: Moderate

CSF penetration: Therapeutic

Lung penetration: Therapeutic

Urine penetration: Therapeutic