Cefepime-induced encephalopathy with normal renal function
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Cefepime-induced encephalopathy with normal renal function
Cefepime is a fourth-generation cephalosporin that is frequently used in a wide array of infections. Since approval for use, concerns have been raised due to adverse effects including seizures, encephalopathy and myoclonus especially if renal dysfunction is present. Despite having appropriate renal dose adjustments, cases have been found with adverse neurological effects. On this occasion, we p...
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عنوان ژورنال: Oxford Medical Case Reports
سال: 2016
ISSN: 2053-8855
DOI: 10.1093/omcr/omw042