Cefepime-Induced Reversible Encephalopathy with Triphasic Waves in Patients with Impaired Renal Function / 대한간질학회지
Journal of Korean Epilepsy Society
;
: 15-18, 2009.
Article
in English
| WPRIM
| ID: wpr-30018
ABSTRACT
Cefepime is a widely used beta-lactam antibiotic. We first report two cases of cefepime-induced reversible encephalpathy in Korea. Two patients with renal impairment presented stupor while being treated with cefepime for pneumonia, one of whom also developed myoclonus and asterixis. Their electroencephalogram showed triphasic waves despite of normal liver function. After discontinuation of cefepime, they completely recovered with normalization of electroencephalogram. Early recognition of cefepime-induced encephalopathy and immediate withdrawal of cefepime would be important for the prognosis of the patients.
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WPRIM (Western Pacific)
Main subject:
Pneumonia
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Prognosis
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Cephalosporins
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Dyskinesias
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Electroencephalography
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Stupor
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Korea
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Liver
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Myoclonus
Type of study:
Prognostic study
Limits:
Humans
Country/Region as subject:
Asia
Language:
English
Journal:
Journal of Korean Epilepsy Society
Year:
2009
Type:
Article
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