Jerky Movement with Ceftazidime: A Case of Ceftazidime-Induced Neurotoxicity with a Review of the Literature
Joint Authors
Al-Sadawi, Mohammed
Rodriguez Ortega, Romy
Sun, Natalie
Abdurahimova, Madina
McFarlane, Samy I.
Source
Issue
Vol. 2019, Issue 2019 (31 Dec. 2019), pp.1-4, 4 p.
Publisher
Hindawi Publishing Corporation
Publication Date
2019-12-12
Country of Publication
Egypt
No. of Pages
4
Main Subjects
Abstract EN
Neurotoxicity manifested as confusion and seizures has been recognized as a side effect of multiple cephalosporins including ceftazidime.
Renal impairment and inappropriate dosing are the most common contributors to the development of neurological abnormalities in patients receiving these antibiotics.
The presence of baseline neurological abnormalities likely contributes to the frequency of these adverse events.
Here, we present a case of a 78-year-old man that developed altered mental status and myoclonic movement after initiation of ceftazidime in the setting of mild renal dysfunction.
Resolution of clinical picture was evident after 48 hours of discontinuation of the antibiotic without additional interventions.
American Psychological Association (APA)
Al-Sadawi, Mohammed& Rodriguez Ortega, Romy& Sun, Natalie& Abdurahimova, Madina& McFarlane, Samy I.. 2019. Jerky Movement with Ceftazidime: A Case of Ceftazidime-Induced Neurotoxicity with a Review of the Literature. Case Reports in Medicine،Vol. 2019, no. 2019, pp.1-4.
https://search.emarefa.net/detail/BIM-1141001
Modern Language Association (MLA)
Al-Sadawi, Mohammed…[et al.]. Jerky Movement with Ceftazidime: A Case of Ceftazidime-Induced Neurotoxicity with a Review of the Literature. Case Reports in Medicine No. 2019 (2019), pp.1-4.
https://search.emarefa.net/detail/BIM-1141001
American Medical Association (AMA)
Al-Sadawi, Mohammed& Rodriguez Ortega, Romy& Sun, Natalie& Abdurahimova, Madina& McFarlane, Samy I.. Jerky Movement with Ceftazidime: A Case of Ceftazidime-Induced Neurotoxicity with a Review of the Literature. Case Reports in Medicine. 2019. Vol. 2019, no. 2019, pp.1-4.
https://search.emarefa.net/detail/BIM-1141001
Data Type
Journal Articles
Language
English
Notes
Includes bibliographical references
Record ID
BIM-1141001