Acute neurological deficits caused by cefipime: a case report and review of literature.

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Cefepime (Maxipime) is a fourth-generation cephalosporin commonly used to treat a variety of infections. Its controversial side effect profile is not well appreciated by first-line practitioners. We report a case of urinary tract infection treated with cefepime in a 91-year-old woman. The acute onset of conscuous disturbance was noted on the 9th day of cefepime treatment. Computed tomogram and magnetic resonance image of the brain showed no specific findings. The neurological symptoms and signs such us conscious disturbance, ocular bobbing, asterexis disappeared after discontinuation of cefepime. We suggest that physicians should cefepime as a possible cause of reversible neurological deficits.

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Acute neurological deficits caused by cefipime: a case report and review of literature. Journal Published:

PUBLICATION TYPE: Journal Article

Journal: Acta neurologica Taiwanica

VOLUME: 15

Page Numbers: 269-72

Journal Abbreviation: Acta Neurol Taiwan

ISSN: 1028-768X

DAY: 28

MONTH: Dec

YEAR: 2006

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LANGUAGE: eng

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Acute neurological deficits caused by cefipime: a case report and review of literature. Keywords Mesh Terms:

KEYWORDS: Urinary Tract Infections

MESH TERMS: drug therapy

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Substance Name: cefepime

Registry Number: 88040-23-7

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AFFILIATION: Department of Neurology, Mackay Memorial Hospital, Taipei, Taiwan. googlejoseph@yahoo.com.tw

Country: China (Republic : 1949- )

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