Cefepime Nursing Considerations
Cefepime is a fourth-generation cephalosporin antibiotic used to treat various severe bacterial infections. It demonstrates broad-spectrum antimicrobial activity against both gram-positive and gram-negative organisms, making it particularly valuable in treating serious infections. Generic names: Cefepime Brand names: Maxipime, Cefomax, Neopime Pharmacologic class: Fourth-generation cephalosporin antibiotic Therapeutic class: Anti-infective, antibiotic Mechanism of action: Cefepime works by … See Nursing Diagnoses