| Literature DB >> 31175111 |
Aude Garin1, Florent Bavozet1.
Abstract
We report a case of cefepime neurotoxicity characterised by myoclonic status epilepticus with coma, in a context of acute renal failure and requiring one discontinuous conventional haemodialysis. Cefepime is a fourth-generation broad-spectrum cephalosporin mainly used to treat hospital-acquired Gram-negative infections. Acute neurotoxicity is an increasingly reported adverse effect which occurs predominantly in patients with renal impairment. Renal replacement therapy has been proposed to treat this condition. © BMJ Publishing Group Limited 2019. No commercial re-use. See rights and permissions. Published by BMJ.Entities:
Keywords: dialysis; epilepsy and seizures; healthcare improvement and patient safety; unwanted effects/adverse reactions
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Year: 2019 PMID: 31175111 PMCID: PMC6557348 DOI: 10.1136/bcr-2018-228108
Source DB: PubMed Journal: BMJ Case Rep ISSN: 1757-790X