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Search Results : Bacterial infection (Cefepime - Bacterial infection)

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Indication
Status
Restrictions/Comments
Formulary Status
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Indication :
Status :
Red
Formulations :
  • Injection
Restrictions / Comments:

Important
Restricted Antimicrobial - requires Microbiology Approval. Use with caution in patients with a confirmed history of penicillin rash/anaphylaxis - unless no suitable alternative is available
 
Links :
SPC
R
Indication :
Status :
Green
Formulations :
  • Capsules
  • Oral suspension
  • Sachets (SUGAR FREE powder)
Restrictions / Comments:

Important
Contra-indicated in Penicillin Allergy. Follow local guidelines on the use of antimicrobials.
 
Links :
SPC
Indication :
Status :
Red
Formulations :
  • Injection
Restrictions / Comments:

Important
Follow local guidelines on the use of antimicrobials. Contra-indicated in Penicillin Allergy.
 
Links :
SPC
Indication :
Status :
Green
Formulations :
  • Capsules
  • Oral suspension
Restrictions / Comments:

Important
Restricted Use - for use when indicated by local trust antimicrobial guidelines, NICE condensed summary table of antimicrobial guidance or specialist microbiology recommendation.
 
Links :
SPC
R
Indication :
Status :
Green
Formulations :
  • Injection
Restrictions / Comments:

Important
Contra-indicated in Penicillin Allergy. Follow local guidelines on the use of antimicrobials.
 
Links :
SPC
Indication :
Status :
Green
Formulations :
  • Capsules
  • Oral suspension
  • Tablets
Restrictions / Comments:

Important
Restricted Use - for use when indicated by local trust antimicrobial guidelines, NICE condensed summary table of antimicrobial guidance or specialist microbiology recommendation. Use with caution in patients with a confirmed history of penicillin rash/anaphylaxis - unless no suitable alternative is available
 
Links :
SPC
R
Indication :
Status :
Green
Formulations :
  • Injection
Restrictions / Comments:

Important
Restricted Use - for use when indicated by local trust antimicrobial guidelines, NICE condensed summary table of antimicrobial guidance or specialist microbiology recommendation. Use with caution in patients with a confirmed history of penicillin rash/anaphylaxis - unless no suitable alternative is available
 
Links :
SPC
R
Indication :
Status :
Green
Formulations :
  • Injection
Restrictions / Comments:

Important
Restricted Use - for use when indicated by local trust antimicrobial guidelines, NICE condensed summary table of antimicrobial guidance or specialist microbiology recommendation. Use with caution in patients with a confirmed history of penicillin rash/anaphylaxis - unless no suitable alternative is available. Primary care use restricted to IM injection to treat gonorrhoea.
 
Links :
SPC
R
Indication :
Status :
Green
Formulations :
  • Oral suspension
  • Tablets
Restrictions / Comments:

Important
Restricted Use - for use when indicated by local trust antimicrobial guidelines, NICE condensed summary table of antimicrobial guidance or specialist microbiology recommendation.
 
Links :
SPC
R
Indication :
Status :
Red
Formulations :
  • Infusion
Restrictions / Comments:

Important
Restricted Use - for use when indicated by local trust antimicrobial guidelines or specialist microbiology recommendation.
 
Links :
SPC
R
Indication :
Status :
Green
Formulations :
  • Oral suspension
  • Tablets
Restrictions / Comments:

Important
Restricted Use - for use when indicated by local trust antimicrobial guidelines, NICE condensed summary table of antimicrobial guidance or specialist microbiology recommendation.
 
Links :
SPC
R
Indication :
Status :
Red
Formulations :
  • Infusion
Restrictions / Comments:

Important
Restricted Use - for use when indicated by local trust antimicrobial guidelines or specialist microbiology recommendation.
 
Links :
SPC
R
Indication :
Status :
Green
Formulations :
  • Oral suspension
  • Tablets
Restrictions / Comments:

Important
Restricted Use - for use when indicated by local trust antimicrobial guidelines, NICE condensed summary table of antimicrobial guidance or specialist microbiology recommendation. Follow local guidelines on the use of antimicrobials. Contra-indicated in Penicillin Allergy.
 
Links :
SPC
R
Indication :
Status :
Red
Formulations :
  • Injection
Restrictions / Comments:

Important
Restricted Use - for use when indicated by local trust antimicrobial guidelines or specialist microbiology recommendation. Contra-indicated in Penicillin Allergy.
 
Links :
SPC
R
Indication :
Status :
Green
Formulations :
  • Oral suspension
  • Tablets
Restrictions / Comments:

Important
Follow local guidelines on the use of antimicrobials.
 
Links :
SPC
Indication :
Status :
Red
Formulations :
  • Injection
Restrictions / Comments:

Important
Follow local guidelines on the use of antimicrobials.
 
Links :
SPC
Indication :
Status :
Green
Formulations :
  • Capsules
  • Dispersible tablets
  • Tablets
Restrictions / Comments:

Important
Follow local guidelines on the use of antimicrobials.
 
Links :
SPC
Indication :
Status :
Green
Formulations :
  • Oral solution
  • Tablets
Restrictions / Comments:

Important
Restricted Use - for use when indicated by local trust antimicrobial guidelines, NICE condensed summary table of antimicrobial guidance or specialist microbiology recommendation. Follow local guidelines on the use of antimicrobials.
 
Links :
SPC
R
Indication :
Status :
Red
Formulations :
  • Infusion
Restrictions / Comments:

Important
Restricted Use - for use when indicated by local trust antimicrobial guidelines or specialist microbiology recommendation. Follow local guidelines on the use of antimicrobials.
 
Links :
SPC
R
Indication :
Status :
Green
Formulations :
  • Capsules
  • Oral suspension
Restrictions / Comments:

Important
Contra-indicated in Penicillin Allergy. Follow local guidelines on the use of antimicrobials.
 
Links :
SPC
Indication :
Status :
Red
Formulations :
  • Injection
Restrictions / Comments:

Important
Contra-indicated in Penicillin Allergy. Follow local guidelines on the use of antimicrobials.
 
Links :
SPC
Indication :
Status :
Green
Formulations :
  • Granules
Restrictions / Comments:

Important
Follow local guidelines on the use of antimicrobials.
 
Links :
SPC
Indication :
Status :
Red
Formulations :
  • Infusion
Restrictions / Comments:

Important
Restricted Antimicrobial - requires Microbiology Specialist Approval.
 
Links :
SPC
R
Indication :
Status :
Green
Formulations :
  • Oral solution
  • Tablets
Restrictions / Comments:

Important
Restricted Use - for use when indicated by local trust antimicrobial guidelines, NICE condensed summary table of antimicrobial guidance or specialist microbiology recommendation.
 
Links :
SPC
R
Indication :
Status :
Red
Formulations :
  • Infusion
Restrictions / Comments:

Important
Restricted Use - for use when indicated by local trust antimicrobial guidelines or specialist microbiology recommendation.
 
Links :
SPC
R
Indication :
Status :
Green
Formulations :
  • Oral solution
  • Tablets
Restrictions / Comments:

Important
Follow local guidelines on the use of antimicrobials.
 
Links :
SPC
Indication :
Status :
Red
Formulations :
  • Infusion
Restrictions / Comments:

Important
Follow local guidelines on the use of antimicrobials
 
Links :
SPC
Indication :
Status :
Red
Formulations :
  • Suppositories
Restrictions / Comments:

Important
Follow local guidelines on the use of antimicrobials
 
Links :
SPC
Indication :
Status :
Green
Formulations :
  • Not Specified
Restrictions / Comments:

Important
Follow local guidelines on the use of antimicrobials.
 
Links :
SPC
Indication :
Status :
Green
Formulations :
  • Tablets
Restrictions / Comments:

Important
Restricted Use - for use when indicated by local trust antimicrobial guidelines or specialist microbiology recommendation.
 
Links :
SPC
R
Indication :
Status :
Green
Formulations :
  • Oral suspension
  • Tablets
Restrictions / Comments:

Important
Contra-indicated in Penicillin Allergy. Follow local guidelines on the use of antimicrobials
 
Links :
SPC
Indication :
Status :
Green
Formulations :
  • Oral suspension
  • Tablets
Restrictions / Comments:

Important
Follow local guidelines on the use of antimicrobials.
 
Links :
SPC
Indication :
Status :
Blue
Formulations :
  • Capsules
  • Modified release tablets
  • Oral suspension
Restrictions / Comments:

Important
Restricted Use - for use when indicated by local trust antimicrobial guidelines, NICE condensed summary table of antimicrobial guidance or specialisit microbiology  recommendation.    Use with caution in patients with a confirmed history of penicillin rash/anaphylaxis - unless no suitable alternative is available.  Use in primary care when indicated by microbiolgy eg on culture results,
 
Links :
SPC
R
Indication :
Status :
Blue
Formulations :
  • Capsules
  • Liquid
Restrictions / Comments:

Important
Restricted Use - for use when indicated by local trust antimicrobial guidelines or specialist microbiology recommendation. Use in primary care when indicated by microbiology eg on culture results. Clindamycin has a high association with the development of Clostridium Difficile.  Patients and carers should be advised to stop clindamycin if diarrhoea develops. 
 
Links :
SPC
R
Indication :
Status :
Red
Formulations :
  • Injection
Restrictions / Comments:

Important
Restricted Use - for use when indicated by local trust antimicrobial guidelines or specialist microbiology recommendation. Clindamycin has a high association with the development of Clostridium Difficile.  Patients and carers should be advised to stop clindamycin if diarrhoea develops.
 
Links :
SPC
R
Indication :
Status :
Blue
Formulations :
  • Suspension
  • Tablets
Restrictions / Comments:

Important
Follow local guidelines on the use of antimicrobials. Use in primary care when indicated by microbiology eg on culture results. Note - licensed products are being discontinued in 2025.
 
Links :
SPC
R
Indication :
Status :
Red
Formulations :
  • Injection
Restrictions / Comments:

Important
Restricted Use - for use when indicated by local trust antimicrobial guidelines or specialist microbiology recommendation. This drug requires therapeutic monitoring
 
Links :
SPC
Indication :
Status :
Red
Formulations :
  • Injection
Restrictions / Comments:

Important
Restricted Use - for use when indicated by NICE guidelines, local trust antimicrobial guidelines or specialist microbiology recommendation
 
Links :
SPC
Indication :
Status :
Red
Formulations :
  • Infusion
Restrictions / Comments:

Important

Restricted Antimicrobial - requires Microbiology Approval. Use with caution in patients with a confirmed history of penicillin rash/anaphylaxis - unless no suitable alternative is available

 
Links :
SPC
NICE
R
Indication :
Status :
Red
Formulations :
  • Tablets
Restrictions / Comments:

Important
Restricted Use - for use when indicated by local trust antimicrobial guidelines or specialist microbiology recommendation. Use with caution in patients with a confirmed history of penicillin rash/anaphylaxis - unless no suitable alternative is available
 
Links :
SPC
R
Indication :
Status :
Red
Formulations :
  • Injection
Restrictions / Comments:

Important
Restricted Use - for use when indicated by local trust antimicrobial guidelines or specialist microbiology recommendation. F Use with caution in patients with a confirmed history of penicillin rash/anaphylaxis - unless no suitable alternative is available
 
Links :
SPC
R
Indication :
Status :
Red
Formulations :
  • Infusion
Restrictions / Comments:

Important
Restricted Antimicrobial - requires Microbiology Specialist Approval. Use with caution in patients with a confirmed history of penicillin rash/anaphylaxis - unless no suitable alternative is available
 
Links :
SPC
R
Indication :
Status :
Red
Formulations :
  • Injection
Restrictions / Comments:

Important
Restricted Use - for use when indicated by local trust antimicrobial guidelines or specialist microbiology recommendation. Use with caution in patients with a confirmed history of penicillin rash/anaphylaxis - unless no suitable alternative is available
 
Links :
SPC
R
Indication :
Status :
Red
Formulations :
  • Infusion
Restrictions / Comments:

Important
Restricted Antimicrobial - requires Microbiology Specialist Approval. Use with caution in patients with a confirmed history of penicillin rash/anaphylaxis - unless no suitable alternative is available
 
Links :
SPC
R
Indication :
Status :
Red
Formulations :
  • Capsules
  • Injection
Restrictions / Comments:

Important
Restricted Use - for use when indicated by local trust antimicrobial guidelines or specialisit microbiology recommendation.
 
Links :
SPC
R
Indication :
Status :
Red
Formulations :
  • Infusion
Restrictions / Comments:

Important
Restricted Antimicrobial - requires Microbiology Specialist Approval.
 
Links :
SPC
R
Indication :
Status :
Red
Formulations :
  • Tablets
Restrictions / Comments:

 
Links :
SPC
Indication :
Status :
Red
Formulations :
  • Infusion
Restrictions / Comments:

Important
Restricted Antimicrobial - requires Microbiology Specialist Approval.
 
Links :
SPC
R
Indication :
Status :
Red
Formulations :
  • Capsules
  • Tablets
Restrictions / Comments:

Important
Restricted Use - for use when indicated by local trust antimicrobial guidelines or specialist microbiology recommendation.
 
Links :
SPC
R
Indication :
Status :
Red
Formulations :
  • Infusion
Restrictions / Comments:

Important
Restricted Antimicrobial - requires Microbiology Specialist Approval.
 
Links :
SPC
R
Indication :
Status :
Red
Formulations :
  • Infusion
  • Injection
Restrictions / Comments:

Important
Follow local guidelines on the use of antimicrobials. This drug requires therapeutic monitoring
 
Links :
SPC
Indication :
Status :
Red
Formulations :
  • Infusion
Restrictions / Comments:

Important
Restricted Antimicrobial - requires Microbiology Specialist Approval.
 
Links :
SPC
R
Indication :
Status :
Red
Formulations :
  • Injection
Restrictions / Comments:

Important
Restricted Antimicrobial - requires Microbiology Specialist Approval.
 
Links :
SPC
Indication :
Status :
Red
Formulations :
  • Tablets
Restrictions / Comments:

Important
Restricted Use - for use when indicated by local trust antimicrobial guidelines or specialist microbiology recommendation.
 
Links :
SPC
R
Indication :
Status :
Red
Formulations :
  • Tablets
Restrictions / Comments:

Important
Restricted Use - for use when indicated by local trust antimicrobial guidelines or specialist microbiology recommendation.
 
Links :
SPC
R
Indication :
Status :
Red
Formulations :
  • Infusion
Restrictions / Comments:

Important
Restricted Use - for use when indicated by local trust antimicrobial guidelines or specialist microbiology recommendation. Contra-indicated in Penicillin Allergy
 
Links :
SPC
R
Indication :
Status :
Red
Formulations :
  • Capsules
Restrictions / Comments:

Important
Restricted Use - requires microbiology or respiratory approval
 
Links :
SPC
R
Indication :
Status :
Red
Formulations :
  • Infusion
Restrictions / Comments:

 
Links :
SPC
Indication :
Status :
Red
Formulations :
  • Injection
Restrictions / Comments:

Important
Restricted Antimicrobial - requires Microbiology Specialist Approval.
 
Links :
SPC
R
Indication :
Status :
Red
Formulations :
  • Tablets
Restrictions / Comments:

Important
Toxoplasmosis only
 
Links :
SPC
R
Indication :
Status :
Red
Formulations :
  • Injection
Restrictions / Comments:

Important
Restricted Use - for use when indicated by local trust antimicrobial guidelines or specialist microbiology recommendation. Follow local guidelines on the use of antimicrobials. This drug requires Therapeutic Drug Monitoring.
 
Links :
SPC
R
Indication :
Status :
Red
Formulations :
  • Injection
Restrictions / Comments:

Important
Restricted Use - for use when indicated by local trust antimicrobial guidelines or specialist microbiology recommendation.
 
Links :
SPC
R
Indication :
Status :
Red
Formulations :
  • Infusion
Restrictions / Comments:

Important
Restricted Use - for use when indicated by local trust antimicrobial guidelines or specialist microbiology recommendation.
 
Links :
SPC
R
Indication :
Status :
Red
Restrictions / Comments:

 
Links :
SPC
Indication :
Status :
Red
Formulations :
  • Infusion
Restrictions / Comments:

Important
Restricted Use - for use when indicated by local trust antimicrobial guidelines or specialist microbiology recommendation. This drug requires therapeutic monitoring.
 
Links :
SPC
R
Indication :
Status :
Non Formulary
Restrictions / Comments:

Important
on formulary for other non-infection indications
 
Links :
SPC
NFD2