Cefepime and erythema Patient Reports February 12, 2012

Cefepime Side Effects Report #5257091-8
Cefepime side effect was reported by a Consumer or non-health professional from BRAZIL on Mar 01, 2007. Female patient, 49 years of age, was diagnosed with sepsis  and was treated with Cefepime. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following side effects: cough, erythema, leukopenia, petechiae, prostration, pyrexia. Cefepime dosage: unknown. Patient was hospitalized. Patient recovered.

Cefepime Side Effects Report #5943902-7
Cefepime side effect was reported by a Consumer or non-health professional from UNITED STATES on Oct 20, 2008. Female patient, 52 years of age, weighting 142.0 lb, was diagnosed with lung infection pseudomonal and was treated with Cefepime. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following side effects: abdominal distension, abdominal pain , arthralgia, burning sensation, diarrhoea, erythema, joint stiffness, joint swelling, joint warmth. Cefepime dosage: unknown. During the same period patient was treated with NEURONTIN, LAMICTAL, PHENOBARBITAL, CLONIDINE, OXYCONTIN, NORCO, VALIUM. Patient recovered.

Cefepime Side Effects Report #5981508-4
Cefepime side effect was reported by a Consumer or non-health professional from UNITED STATES on Nov 10, 2008. Female patient, 52 years of age, weighting 142.0 lb, was diagnosed with lung infection pseudomonal and was treated with Cefepime. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following side effects: abdominal distension, abdominal pain , burning sensation, diarrhoea, erythema, haematocrit decreased, joint stiffness, joint swelling, joint warmth. Cefepime dosage: unknown. During the same period patient was treated with NEURONTIN, LAMICTAL, PHENOBARBITAL, CLONIDINE, OXYCONTIN, NORCO, VALIUM. Patient recovered.

Cefepime Side Effects Report #5892789-X
Cefepime side effect was reported by a Health Professional from UNITED STATES on Sept 22, 2008. Male patient, 85 years of age, weighting 270.0 lb, was treated with Cefepime. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following side effects: abdominal discomfort, acute myeloid leukaemia, bone marrow disorder, cardiac failure congestive, dialysis , dysphagia, erythema, fall , neutropenia. Cefepime dosage: unknown. During the same period patient was treated with COLCHICINE. Patient died on 06/18/2008.