Which of the following statements about cefepime is true?: (A) It is a 4th generation cephalosporin, (B) Once a day dosing is given, (C) It is not active against Pseudomonas, (D) It is a prodrug
Answer is A. Ans. (A) It is a 4th generation cephalosporin.(Ref: Goodman Gilman 12th/e p1498, KDT 8/e p779)Cefepime is 4th generation cephalosporin with good activity against PseudomonasIt is given 8-12 hourly