Wincef (Sterile Powder for Injection)
Composition:
- Wincef 1gm: Vial with 1gm Cefipime HCl as sterile powder for injection.
- Wincef 0.5gm: Vial with 0.5gm Cefipime HCl as sterile powder for injection.
Properties:
Cefepime Hcl is a semi-synthetic, broad-spectrum cephalosporin for parental administration. It is a 4th generation cephalosporin, inhibiting bacteria's cell wall synthesis. Around 85% of the administered dose is excreted via renal excretion, with urinary recovery of unchanged Wincef.
Indications:
- Moderate to severe pneumonia.
- Empiric therapy for febrile neutropenic patients.
- Uncomplicated & Complicated urinary tract infections.
- Uncomplicated skin & skin structure infections.
- Complicated intra-abdominal infections.
Dosage Administration:
Adult:
- Mild to moderate infections: 1/2 to 1 gm / 12 h
- Severe infections: 2 gm / 12 h
Pediatric (2 months up to 16 years):
- 50mg/kg/dose every 12 hours.
Contra Indications:
Patients with immediate hypersensitivity reactions to penicillins or cephalosporins.
Precautions Warnings:
- History of colitis, impaired renal function with creatinine clearance < 60 ml/min.
- Prothrombin time should be monitored in renal & hepatic patients.
- Discontinue the drug immediately if severe allergic reactions or severe diarrhea develop.
- No well-controlled studies in pregnant or lactating women.
Side Effects:
Local reaction, phlebitis, colitis, pruritus, urticaria, anaphylactic shock in rare cases.
Packing:
- Wincef 1gm: Box containing 1 vial with 1 gm cefepime + 2 ampoules solvent 5 ml.
- Wincef 0.5gm: Box containing 1 vial with 0.5gm cefepime + 1 ampoule solvent 5 ml.
Wincef is a product manufactured by Adwia Pharmaceuticals Industries. Adwia is a leading Egyptian company founded in 1984 with a mission to bring the latest technologies and the highest available know-how to the market. They are committed to innovation and care and have a proven track record of success. For more information about Adwia Pharmaceuticals Industries, please visit their website or contact them directly.
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