Cefepime and neurotoxicity Patient Reports February 12, 2012

Cefepime Side Effects Report #4723535-0
Cefepime side effect was reported by a Pharmacist from UNITED STATES on July 20, 2005. Male patient, 79 years of age, weighting 203.0 lb, was diagnosed with osteomyelitis and was treated with Cefepime. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following side effects: mental status changes, neurotoxicity. Cefepime dosage: unknown. During the same period patient was treated with TOBRAMYCIN, RENAGEL, MIDODRINE, INSULIN, GABAPENTIN, AMITRIPTYLINE. Patient was hospitalized. Patient recovered.

Cefepime Side Effects Report #5578687-X
Cefepime side effect was reported by a Consumer or non-health professional from UNITED STATES on Dec 27, 2007. Male patient was diagnosed with osteomyelitis and was treated with Cefepime. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following side effects: neurotoxicity. Cefepime dosage: unknown. Patient recovered.

Cefepime Side Effects Report #5730197-2
Cefepime side effect was reported by a Pharmacist from UNITED STATES on May 05, 2008. Male patient, 66 years of age, weighting 157.2 lb, was diagnosed with neurotoxicity and was treated with Cefepime. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following side effects: confusional state, neurotoxicity, renal impairment. Cefepime dosage: unknown. Patient was hospitalized. Patient recovered.

Cefepime Side Effects Report #5928884-6
Cefepime side effect was reported by a Health Professional from BRAZIL on Oct 07, 2008. Male patient, 74 years of age, was treated with Cefepime. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following side effects: confusional state, depressed level of consciousness, myoclonus, neurotoxicity, status epilepticus. Cefepime dosage: unknown. Patient recovered.