Cefepime Injection

05 February 2007

Products Affected - Description

Maxipime, 1 gram and 2 gram vials, Elan

Reason for the Shortage

Elan would not provide a reason for the shortage.

Estimated Resupply Dates

Elan reports that all presentations of cefepime are available at wholesalers.

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• Carbenicillin Indanyl Capsules— No Longer Available
• Cefaclor
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• Cefotetan Disodium— Resolved
• Cefotetan Injection— Resolved
• Cefoxitin Injection— Resolved
• Ceftizoxime Injection— Resolved
• Cefuroxime Injection— Resolved
• Ciprofloxacin Immediate-Release Tablets
• Doxycycline Hyclate Injection
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• Erythromycin Ophthalmic Ointment
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• Kanamycin— Resolved
• Kanamycin Sulfate Injection
• Loracarbef Oral Tablets and Suspension— No Longer Available
• Minocycline Injection— No Longer Available
• Nafcillin Injection— Resolved
• Oxacillin Injection— Resolved
• Penicillin G Benzathine Injection— Resolved
• Penicillin G Procaine Suspension for Injection— Resolved
• Piperacillin and Tazobactam Injection— Resolved
• Polymyxin B Injection— Resolved
• Ticarcillin and Clavulanate Injection— Resolved
• Tigecycline Injection— Resolved
• Tobramycin Powder for Injection
• Vancomycin Hydrochloride Injection

Updated

February 5, 2007; January 4, 2007; December 20, November 8 and 29, and October 13, 2006; University of Utah, Drug Information Service

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