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Tytuł:
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Retrospective review of neurotoxicity induced by cefepime and ceftazidime.
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Autorzy:
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Chow KM; Department of Medicine and Therapeutics, The Chinese University of Hong Kong, Prince of Wales Hospital, Shatin, Hong Kong SAR, China.
Szeto CC
Hui AC
Wong TY
Li PK
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Źródło:
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Pharmacotherapy [Pharmacotherapy] 2003 Mar; Vol. 23 (3), pp. 369-73.
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Typ publikacji:
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Case Reports; Journal Article; Research Support, Non-U.S. Gov't; Review
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Język:
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English
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Imprint Name(s):
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Publication: 2012- : Malden, MA : Wiley-Blackwell
Original Publication: [Carlisle, MA : Pharmacotherapy Publications, c1981-
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MeSH Terms:
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Ceftazidime/*adverse effects
Cephalosporins/*adverse effects
Neurotoxicity Syndromes/*etiology
Aged ; Cefepime ; Female ; Humans ; Male ; Medication Errors ; Middle Aged ; Neurotoxicity Syndromes/diagnosis ; Peritoneal Dialysis, Continuous Ambulatory
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Liczba referencji:
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32
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Substance Nomenclature:
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0 (Cephalosporins)
807PW4VQE3 (Cefepime)
9M416Z9QNR (Ceftazidime)
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Entry Date(s):
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Date Created: 20030312 Date Completed: 20030521 Latest Revision: 20190916
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Update Code:
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20240104
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DOI:
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10.1592/phco.23.3.369.32100
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PMID:
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12627936
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We reviewed 42 cases of cefepime-induced neurotoxicity and 12 cases of ceftazidime-induced neurotoxicity from the literature and our institution. Clinical characteristics and timing of diagnosis were examined. Common findings were confusion with temporospatial disorientation (96% of patients), myoclonus (33%), and seizures (13%). These neurologic disorders frequently are encountered in uremic and elderly patients, who often are in a confused state when they visit their physician. The risk of delayed diagnosis was greater with cefepime than ceftazidime neurotoxicity. The median interval between symptom onset and diagnosis of cefepime versus ceftazidime neurotoxicity was 5 and 3 days, respectively (p=0.005). Delayed diagnosis of cefepime neurotoxicity may be due to lack of awareness of the adverse effect. Data gathered since these two broad-spectrum antibiotics were first marketed underscore the potential for neurologic adverse events secondary to their administration. Thus, clinicians' awareness must be increased so that the time between symptom onset and diagnosis can be reduced.