Cefepime-induced neurotoxicity: a systematic review
Cefepime-induced neurotoxicity: a systematic review
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England: BioMed Central Ltd
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English
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Cefepime is a widely used antibiotic with neurotoxicity attributed to its ability to cross the blood-brain barrier and exhibit concentration-dependent ϒ-aminobutyric acid (GABA) antagonism. Neurotoxic symptoms include depressed consciousness, encephalopathy, aphasia, myoclonus, seizures, and coma. Data suggest that up to 15% of ICU patients treated...
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Cefepime-induced neurotoxicity: a systematic review
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TN_cdi_doaj_primary_oai_doaj_org_article_1a0ab4bb98ce410f8b0cf8f08dcde4f6
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https://devfeature-collection.sl.nsw.gov.au/record/TN_cdi_doaj_primary_oai_doaj_org_article_1a0ab4bb98ce410f8b0cf8f08dcde4f6
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1364-8535
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1466-609X,1364-8535,1366-609X
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10.1186/s13054-017-1856-1
