Cefepime-induced neurotoxicity
Cefepime-induced neurotoxicity is a reversible cause of encephalopathy. Early recognition and cefepime withdrawal are crucial. As cefepime use in South Africa increases due to antimicrobial resistance, healthcare workers must be aware of this under-recognised, under-reported serious adverse drug reaction.
Authors
- Hannah Gunter (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0003-3027-0602)
- J. Taylor (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0003-2705-1759)
- Karen Cohen (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-1892-4207)
Institutions
- University of Cape Town (ZA)
Publication Details
- Journal
- Southern African Journal of Infectious Diseases
- Published
- 2025-04-26
- DOI
- https://doi.org/10.4102/sajid.v40i1.704
- Citations
- 1
- Primary Topic
- Antibiotics Pharmacokinetics and Efficacy
- Type
- article
- Field-Weighted Citation Impact
- 1.39