Cefepime Induced Encephalopathy in a Non-dialysis Dependent Chronic Kidney Disease Patient: A Case Report

• Main Authors: Giritharan Muniandy (Author), Lydia Kamaruzaman (Author), Tan Hui Jan (Author), Rozita Mohd (Author), Mariamutu Theepa Neesam (Author), Ken Fong Voon (Author), Beng Pau Kiew (Author), Ruslinda Mustafar (Author)
• Format: Book
• Published: Interna Publishing, 2023-01-01T00:00:00Z.
• Subjects: article
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Cefepime is a frequently used fourth-generation cephalosporin antibiotic for a wide variety of infections. Toxic levels of this drug can cause neurological complications. The most common neurological adverse event of cefepime is headache and lightheadedness. Here, we presented a case of cefepime ind...