Cefepime Induced Encephalopathy in a Non-dialysis Dependent Chronic Kidney Disease Patient: A Case Report
Cefepime is a frequently used fourth-generation cephalosporin antibiotic for a wide variety of infections. Toxic levels of this drug can cause neurological complications. The most common neurological adverse event of cefepime is headache and lightheadedness. Here, we presented a case of cefepime ind...
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| Format: | Article |
| Language: | English |
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Interna Publishing
2023-01-01
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| Series: | Acta Medica Indonesiana |
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| Online Access: | https://actamedindones.org/index.php/ijim/article/view/1367 |
| Summary: | Cefepime is a frequently used fourth-generation cephalosporin antibiotic for a wide variety of infections. Toxic levels of this drug can cause neurological complications. The most common neurological adverse event of cefepime is headache and lightheadedness. Here, we presented a case of cefepime induced encephalopathy in a 57-year-old female patient with acute on chronic kidney disease. With an accurate diagnosis that requires a high index of clinical suspicion, prompt management was instituted. She had full resolution of symptoms following discontinuation of the medication and also emergent dialysis. |
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| ISSN: | 0125-9326 2338-2732 |