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WHAT IS IT?
Cefepime is a fourth generation cephalosporin antibiotic. It has greater activity against both gram positive and gram negative organisms (compared to third generation options).
WHEN DO WE USE IT?
For broad empiric coverage
WHEN DO WE AVOID USING IT?
To treat the following organisms (which it does not cover): MRSA, atypical bacteria, enterococci.
HOW IS IT ADMINISTERED?
WHAT ARE THE SIDE EFFECTS/TOXICITY?
ANYTHING ELSE TO KEEP IN MIND?
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