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Maxicef 1000mg Injection is used to treat bacterial infections. It works by killing infection-causing bacteria. In some cases, this medicine may cause side effects such as diarrhoea, rashes, anaemia, pain and inflammation at the site of injection. Inform the doctor if you are pregnant or breastfeeding, taking any other medication, or have any pre-existing medical conditions.

 

 

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Written By Santoshini Reddy G , M Pharmacy
Reviewed By Dr Aneela Siddabathuni , MPharma., PhD
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More about the Product

Composition :

CEFEPIME-1000MG

Manufacturer/Marketer :

Cadex Laboratories

Consume Type :

Parenteral

Expires on or after :

Jan-27

Return Policy :

Not Returnable

About Maxicef 1000mg Injection

Maxicef 1000mg Injection is an injectable antibiotic used to treat serious bacterial infections throughout the body. It is prescribed for severe conditions like bacterial pneumonia, complicated urinary tract infections, and deep skin infections. This medication works by stopping the growth of harmful bacteria, helping you recover safely.

This injection is administered at regular, scheduled intervals to maintain a consistent level of the medicine in your body. Because it is given as an injection, food intake does not affect how it is absorbed, but drinking plenty of water during your course of treatment helps protect your kidneys. Getting adequate rest and eating a balanced diet can also support your immune system during recovery.

While taking Maxicef 1000mg Injection, you may experience mild side effects like nausea, headache, or slight irritation at the injection site. However, you must contact your doctor immediately if you experience serious symptoms like severe watery diarrhoea, confusion, or unusual muscle twitching.

Before you receive this medication, tell your doctor if you have kidney disease, a history of seizures, or allergies to other medicines. Do not take this medicine if you have ever had a severe, life-threatening allergic reaction to cephalosporin or penicillin antibiotics.

This medication can interact with strong water pills or other antibiotics, which may increase the risk of kidney strain. If you are pregnant, breastfeeding, or are an elderly individual, consult your doctor to ensure this treatment is safe for your specific situation.

Uses of Maxicef 1000mg Injection

Your doctor may prescribe this medicine to treat several conditions, including:

  • Pneumonia: Treats moderate to severe lung infections by eliminating the bacteria responsible for the illness.
  • Urinary Tract Infections (UTIs): Clears complicated infections of the bladder and kidneys by targeting and destroying bacteria in the urinary tract.
  • Skin and Soft Tissue Infections: Resolves deep, spreading, or complicated bacterial infections of the skin and underlying tissues.
  • Intra-abdominal Infections: Used alongside other therapies to clear deep-seated bacterial infections inside the stomach or abdominal cavity.
  • Febrile Neutropenia: Actively fights off suspected bacterial infections in patients who have a fever combined with a weakened immune system.

Key Benefits

Maxicef 1000mg Injection is given directly into a vein or muscle, allowing it to reach the body without passing through the digestive system. Its main benefits include:

  • Provides prompt treatment: The injectable form allows the medicine to reach the body directly and begin working against the infection.
  • Helps prevent the infection from spreading: Effective treatment may reduce the risk of the infection worsening or affecting other parts of the body.
  • Improves infection-related symptoms: As treatment takes effect, symptoms such as fever, body aches, weakness, and tiredness may gradually improve.
  • Supports healing and recovery: Controlling the infection helps the body’s natural defences work more effectively and supports recovery.
Side effects of Maxicef 1000mg Injection
  • Drink water or other clear fluids.
  • To prevent worsening of pain, limit intake of tea, coffee, or alcohol.
  • Include bland foods like rice, toast, crackers, and rice in your diet.
  • Avoid lying down immediately after eating as it may cause indigestion or heartburn.
  • Avoid acidic and spicy food as it may cause indigestion.
  • Confusion is a major psychotic disorder that needs immediate medical attention.
  • Acknowledge your experience and put effort to control confusion.
  • Avoid smoking and alcohol intake as it can worsen the condition and increase your confusion.
  • Practice meditation and yoga to avoid anxiety, which can be one of the leading causes.
  • Talk to your dietician and consume food that can improve your mental health.
  • Rest well; get enough sleep.
  • Wear comfortable layers of clothes and get to a warm place.
  • Drink warm fluids like coffee, tea or hot chocolate.
  • Warm up using a blanket or heating pad.

Directions for Use

  • Follow your doctor's instructions on the dosage and timing of this medication to ensure safety.
  • Maxicef 1000mg Injection will be administered by the doctor or healthcare professional.
  • Do not self-administer.

How Maxicef 1000mg Injection Works

Maxicef 1000mg Injection contains cefepime, which belongs to a group of medicines called cephalosporin antibiotics. Bacteria require strong, stable outer protective walls to survive, grow, and multiply inside your body. Cefepime works by blocking the bacteria from building these essential cell walls as they attempt to multiply. Without a functional cell wall, the bacterial cells weaken, break open, and die. This action halts the spread of the infection and allows your body's immune defences to completely clear the remaining bacteria and heal.
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Alcohol

Caution

It is not known if alcohol interacts with Maxicef 1000mg Injection. Please consult a doctor.

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Pregnancy

Caution

Maxicef 1000mg Injection belongs to pregnancy category B. Please consult your doctor if you are pregnant; your doctor will prescribe Maxicef 1000mg Injection only if the benefits outweigh the risks.

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Breast Feeding

Caution

Maxicef 1000mg Injection may pass into breastmilk. Maxicef 1000mg Injection should be used with great care in breastfeeding women if prescribed by the doctor.

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Driving

Caution

Maxicef 1000mg Injection may cause dizziness. Drive or operate machinery only if you are alert.

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Liver

Caution

Dose adjustment may be needed. Please consult your doctor if you have any concerns regarding this or if you have liver impairment/liver disease.

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Kidney

Caution

Dose adjustment may be needed. Please consult your doctor if you have any concerns regarding this or if you have kidney impairment/kidney disease.

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Children

Safe if prescribed

Maxicef 1000mg Injection is safe for children above 2 months if prescribed by a doctor. The dose and duration may vary depending on the child’s weight. The safety and effectiveness of Maxicef 1000mg Injection in children below 2 months have not been established.

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Heart

Caution

Maxicef 1000mg Injection should be administered with caution in patients with heart problems. Please inform your doctor if you have any pre-existing heart problems before receiving Maxicef 1000mg Injection.

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Geriatrics

Caution

Maxicef 1000mg Injection should be administered with caution in elderly patients due to an increased risk of side effects. Dose adjustment may be required based on their health condition.

What if I have taken an overdose of Maxicef 1000mg Injection

If you suspect an overdose or experience severe symptoms like extreme confusion, muscle spasms, or seizures after receiving this medicine, seek immediate emergency medical care.

Diet & Lifestyle Advise

  • Drink plenty of water: Ensure you are drinking sufficient fluids daily to help your kidneys efficiently process and flush the medication from your body, reducing the risk of kidney strain.
  • Support your digestion: Because strong antibiotics can alter the natural bacteria in your gut, consider consuming probiotic-rich foods like yoghurt or kefir. Talk to your doctor about whether a probiotic supplement is right for you.
  • Prioritise rest: Your body uses a large amount of energy to fight off severe infections. Ensure you get plenty of sleep and avoid strenuous physical activities during your recovery.
  • Eat nutritious foods: Focus on a balanced diet rich in vitamins, minerals, and lean proteins to help rebuild damaged tissues and support your immune system.
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How Soon It Starts Working

The time required for Maxicef 1000mg Injection to start to work: The time required for Maxicef 1000mg Injection to show its action is unknown. The time for which the effects of Maxicef 1000mg Injection last: The effect of Maxicef 1000mg Injection lasts for 12 hours.

What if you forget to take Maxicef 1000mg Injection

If you miss a scheduled injection, contact your healthcare provider or clinic right away for instructions. Do not take or inject a double dose to make up for a missed one.

Storage

• Store dry, unmixed vials of Maxicef 1000mg Injection at controlled room temperature, between 20°C and 25°C (68°F to 77°F). • Do not freeze the medication. Keep all vials, syringes, and needles safely out of the reach of children and pets.

Drug Warnings

  • Inspect the solution before use: Before injecting, check the liquid. It should be clear and pale yellow to amber. Do not use the dose if you see cloudiness, floating particles, or if the colour is unusually dark.
  • Rotate your injection sites: If you are receiving this medicine as an injection into a muscle or vein, make sure to use a different site each time to prevent bruising, pain, and tissue irritation.
  • Finish the entire course: Do not stop treatment early, even if you feel completely better. Stopping too soon can cause the infection to return and make the bacteria harder to treat in the future.
  • Practice strict needle safety: Never reuse needles or syringes. Dispose of all used needles and syringes immediately in an approved, puncture-proof sharps container.
  • Monitor your kidney health: If you have pre-existing kidney conditions, make sure you complete any blood tests ordered by your doctor to monitor your kidneys while on this medicine.

Drug-Drug Interactions

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The following medicines may interact with Maxicef 1000mg Injection and require closer monitoring:

  • Strong water pills (like furosemide): May increase the risk of kidney strain when used at the same time as Maxicef 1000mg Injection.
  • Other strong antibiotics (like aminoglycosides): Combining these with Maxicef 1000mg Injection can elevate the risk of kidney damage or hearing problems.
CefepimeCholera vaccines
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CefepimeCholera, live attenuated
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How does the drug interact with Maxicef 1000mg Injection:
Taking the cholera vaccine after or along with Maxicef 1000mg Injection may reduce the activity of the vaccine.

How to manage the interaction:
Although taking Maxicef 1000mg Injection and Cholera vaccines together can evidently cause an interaction, it can be taken if your doctor has suggested it. Make sure to inform the doctor if you are on Cholera vaccine dose or you have already taken it. You should wait at least 14 days after finishing your antibiotic treatment before receiving the cholera vaccine in order to ensure an appropriate immune response. In case of any unusual side effects, consult a doctor. Do not stop using any medications without a doctor's advice.
CefepimeCholera, live attenuated
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How does the drug interact with Maxicef 1000mg Injection:
Taking the cholera vaccine after or along with Maxicef 1000mg Injection may reduce the activity of the vaccine.

How to manage the interaction:
Although taking Maxicef 1000mg Injection and Cholera, live attenuated together can evidently cause an interaction, it can be taken if your doctor has suggested it. Make sure to inform the doctor if you are on Cholera vaccine dose or you have already taken it. You should wait at least 14 days after finishing your antibiotic treatment before receiving the cholera vaccine in order to ensure an appropriate immune response. In case of any unusual side effects, consult a doctor. Do not stop using any medications without a doctor's advice.

Drug-Food Interactions

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  • No clinically significant food interactions are known with Maxicef 1000mg Injection when used as directed. 
No Drug - Food interactions found in our database. Some may be unknown. Consult your doctor for what to avoid during medication.

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FAQs

Maxicef 1000mg Injection works by preventing the formation of bacterial cell covering, which is necessary for their survival. Thereby, kills the bacteria and helps in treating and preventing the spread of infections.
Diarrhoea might be a side-effect of Maxicef 1000mg Injection. Drink lots of fluids and eat non-spicy food if you experience diarrhoea. If you find blood in stools (tarry stools) or if you have severe diarrhoea, consult your doctor. Do not take anti-diarrheal medicine on your own.
Maxicef 1000mg Injection may cause thrush or candidiasis, a fungal infection occurring due to the overgrowth of yeast-like fungus in the mouth or throat. Regularly rinse your mouth with water to prevent fungal infections.
It is recommended to complete the course of Maxicef 1000mg Injection even if you feel better as it is an antibiotic, and leaving it in between may lead to even severe infection that will, in fact, stop responding to the antibiotic as well (antibiotic resistance).
Maxicef 1000mg Injection may cause increased coagulation time (increased thromboplastin/ prothrombin time) which is the time required for the blood to clot. Therefore, be cautious while using any sharp objects and consult a doctor immediately if you notice any unusual bleeding or bruising.
Maxicef 1000mg Injection might increase the effect of coumarin (anticoagulant medicine), therefore, consult a doctor before taking them together.
Maxicef 1000mg Injection belongs to the group of antibiotic medicines called cephalosporins used to treat respiratory tract infection, urinary tract infection, skin, intraabdominal, gynaecological, bacterial meningitis (infection of brain and spinal cord) in children, and infection of the bloodstream.
No, Maxicef 1000mg Injection should not be self-administered. It is typically given by a healthcare professional, such as a doctor or nurse, either by intravenous (IV) or intramuscular (IM) injection.
Maxicef 1000mg Injection typically starts working soon after administration. However, it may take a few days to notice significant improvement in symptoms.
Inform your doctor if you don't feel better after finishing the full course of treatment as prescribed by your doctor. Also, inform your doctor if your symptoms are getting worse while using Maxicef 1000mg Injection. They might prescribe a different medication or adjust your treatment plan based on your symptoms and medical history.
The common side effects of Maxicef 1000mg Injection are diarrhoea, rashes, anaemia, pain and inflammation at the site of injection. If any of these side effects persist or worsen, please consult your doctor.
While there is no direct chemical reaction between Maxicef 1000mg Injection and alcohol, alcohol can dehydrate your body and weaken your immune system when you are recovering from a severe infection. It is best to avoid alcohol during your treatment course. Talk to your doctor.
No, Maxicef 1000mg Injection is an antibiotic and only works against infections caused by bacteria. It will not treat viral infections such as colds, flu, or COVID-19. Talk to your doctor if you are unsure about the cause of your illness.
Mild pain, redness, or swelling can occur at the injection site. Applying a warm compress can help soothe the area. However, if the pain worsens or if you notice severe swelling, warmth, spreading redness, or pus, contact your healthcare provider immediately. Talk to your doctor.
If you have a history of a mild penicillin allergy, you may still be able to take Maxicef 1000mg Injection. However, if you have ever had a severe, life-threatening allergic reaction to penicillin (like difficulty breathing or severe swelling), you should avoid this class of antibiotics. Always tell your doctor about all your allergies before starting treatment.
Maxicef 1000mg Injection should only be used during pregnancy if it is clearly needed and prescribed by a doctor. There is limited data on its effects on unborn babies, so your doctor will carefully weigh the benefits against any potential risks. Talk to your doctor if you are pregnant or planning to become pregnant.
In rare cases, especially in individuals with existing kidney problems who receive a dose that is too high, Maxicef 1000mg Injection can cause serious brain-related side effects, including seizures and confusion. Your doctor will adjust your dose based on your kidney health to minimise this risk. Talk to your doctor if you have a history of seizures.

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INDIA

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