FDA label
What is cefepime used for?
The FDA-approved uses of cefepime, quoted from the Indications and Usage section of its DailyMed label.
Source: DailyMed SPL label file dated 2026-10-23. Publisher page
The FDA label for cefepime lists 6 uses: Pneumonia; Empiric Therapy for Febrile Neutropenic Patients; Uncomplicated and Complicated Urinary Tract Infections (including pyelonephritis); Uncomplicated Skin and Skin Structure Infections; and 2 more.
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Cefepime, injection, powder, for solution
Indications and Usage, quoted from the label by WG Critical Care, LLC (ANDA065441). Cross-references to other label sections are left out.
Pneumonia
Cefepime for injection is indicated in the treatment of pneumonia (moderate to severe) caused by susceptible strains of Streptococcus pneumoniae, including cases associated with concurrent bacteremia, Pseudomonas aeruginosa, Klebsiella pneumoniae, or Enterobacter species.
Empiric Therapy for Febrile Neutropenic Patients
Cefepime for injection as monotherapy is indicated for empiric treatment of febrile neutropenic patients. In patients at high risk for severe infection (including patients with a history of recent bone marrow transplantation, with hypotension at presentation, with an underlying hematologic malignancy, or with severe or prolonged neutropenia), antimicrobial monotherapy may not be appropriate. Insufficient data exist to support the efficacy of cefepime monotherapy in such patients.
Uncomplicated and Complicated Urinary Tract Infections (including pyelonephritis)
Cefepime for injection is indicated in the treatment of uncomplicated and complicated urinary tract infections (including pyelonephritis) caused by susceptible isolates of Escherichia coli or Klebsiella pneumoniae, when the infection is severe, or caused by Escherichia coli, Klebsiella pneumoniae, or Proteus mirabilis, when the infection is mild to moderate, including cases associated with concurrent bacteremia with these bacteria.
Uncomplicated Skin and Skin Structure Infections
Cefepime for injection is indicated in the treatment of uncomplicated skin and skin structure infections caused by Staphylococcus aureus (methicillin-susceptible isolates only) or Streptococcus pyogenes.
Complicated Intra-abdominal Infections (used in combination with metronidazole)
Cefepime for injection is indicated in the treatment of complicated intra-abdominal infections (used in combination with metronidazole) in adults caused by susceptible isolates of Escherichia coli, viridans group streptococci, Pseudomonas aeruginosa, Klebsiella pneumoniae, Enterobacter species, or Bacteroides fragilis.
Usage
To reduce the development of drug-resistant bacteria and maintain the effectiveness of cefepime for injection and other antibacterial drugs, cefepime for injection should be used only to treat or prevent infections that are proven or strongly suspected to be caused by susceptible bacteria. When culture and susceptibility information are available, they should be considered in selecting or modifying antibacterial therapy. In the absence of such data, local epidemiology and susceptibility patterns may contribute to the empiric selection of therapy.
Source: DailyMed label, set id c654ef2e-1067-4026-8931-6a0dc2a17ad1, version 8, effective June 23, 2026. NDC 44567-130, one of 24 listings for this product.
Questions
What is cefepime used for?
The FDA label for cefepime lists 6 uses: Pneumonia; Empiric Therapy for Febrile Neutropenic Patients; Uncomplicated and Complicated Urinary Tract Infections (including pyelonephritis); Uncomplicated Skin and Skin Structure Infections; and 2 more.
What drug class is cefepime?
FDA lists cefepime in the Cephalosporin Antibacterial established pharmacologic class.
Does this page cover off-label uses or dosing?
No. This page shows only the Indications and Usage section of the FDA label. Ask a pharmacist or prescriber about dosing.