Cefepime and thrombocytopenia Patient Reports February 12, 2012

Cefepime Side Effects Report #4819563-7
Cefepime side effect was reported by a Health Professional from UNITED STATES on Nov 02, 2005. Male patient, 78 years of age, weighting 180.3 lb, was diagnosed with pneumonia  and was treated with Cefepime. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following side effects: iatrogenic injury, thrombocytopenia. Cefepime dosage: unknown. Patient recovered.

Cefepime Side Effects Report #5140979-6
Cefepime side effect was reported by a Consumer or non-health professional from UNITED STATES on Oct 27, 2006. Male patient, 49 years of age, was diagnosed with nosocomial infection and was treated with Cefepime. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following side effects: thrombocytopenia. Cefepime dosage: unknown. During the same period patient was treated with ACETAMINOPHEN, ALBUTEROL, CHLORDIAZEPOXIDE, CLONIDINE, FOSINOPRIL, HUMULIN R, IPRATROPIUM BR, LABETALOL. Patient was hospitalized. Patient recovered.

Cefepime Side Effects Report #5291820-2
Cefepime side effect was reported by a Pharmacist from UNITED STATES on Apr 06, 2007. Female patient, 56 years of age, was diagnosed with infection  and was treated with Cefepime. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following side effects: leukopenia, rash , thrombocytopenia. Cefepime dosage: unknown. Patient recovered.

Cefepime Side Effects Report #4664945-X
Cefepime side effect was reported by a Consumer or non-health professional from on May 17, 2005. Male patient, 85 years of age, weighting 142.0 lb, was treated with Cefepime. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following side effects: thrombocytopenia. Cefepime dosage: unknown. Patient recovered.