Cepiram (Cefepime for Injection USP) is supplied for intramuscular or intravenous administration in strengths equivalent to 1 g of cefepime.
Each vial contains: Cefepime Hydrochloride USP equivalent to Cefepime 1 g (Sterile mixture of Cefepime hydrochloride and L-arginine).
Cefepime hydrochloride (Cepiram) is a semi-synthetic, broad spectrum, fourth generation cephalosporin antibiotic for parenteral administration. It has been shown to be more effective than other third-generation cephalosporins against several gram-negative isolates with better gram-positive coverage, good antipseudomonal activity and good beta-lactamase stability. In addition, the drug has been shown to inhibit various Enterbacteriaceae resistant to cefotaxime and ceftazidime.