Cefepime + Tazobactum

Uses

Cefepime and Tazobactam Uses Cefepime and Tazobactam are used in the treatment of bacterial infections.

How it Works

How Cefepime and Tazobactam work Cefepime and Tazobactam is a combination of two medicines: Cefepime and Tazobactam. Cefepime is an antibiotic that works by preventing the formation of the bacterial protective covering, which is essential for the survival of bacteria in the human body. Tazobactam is a beta-lactamase inhibitor that blocks the action of enzymes produced by bacteria to inactivate Cefepime. The addition of Tazobactam reduces resistance and enhances the activity of Cefepime against bacteria.

Side Effects

Common side effects of Cefepime and Tazobactam include diarrhea, increased white blood cell count (eosinophils), injection site phlebitis, skin rash, increased liver enzymes, and a positive Coombs test.

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