The following side effects may get better over time as your body gets used to the medication. Let your healthcare provider know immediately if you continue to experience these symptoms or if they worsen over time.
Common Side Effects
- Side effects aren't common. See Other Side Effects.
Less Common Side Effects
- Inflammation at or near the injection site
- Pain at injection site
- Rash
- Itching
- Hives
- Nausea
- Diarrhea
- Headache
- Fever
Cefepime serious side effects
Contact your healthcare provider immediately if you experience any of the following.
- Serious allergic reaction: hives, rash, blisters, skin reddening, swelling of the lips or tongue, difficulty breathing
- Nervous system side effects: hallucinations (seeing or hearing things that aren't real), seizures, sudden and brief involuntary movements or twitching, not able to speak, confusion
- C. difficile-related diarrhea: foul-smelling diarrhea, frequent bowel movements (up to 15 times per day), fever, stomach pain or cramps
Source: DailyMed
The following Cefepime side effects have also been reported
Along with its needed effects, a medicine may cause some unwanted effects. Although not all of these side effects may occur, if they do occur they may need medical attention.
Check with your doctor or nurse immediately if any of the following side effects occur:
More common
Abdominal or stomach cramps
back, leg, or stomach pains
bleeding gums, nosebleeds
confusion
convulsions
dark urine
difficulty with breathing
fever, chills
general body swelling
headache
irregular heartbeats
loss of appetite
mood or mental changes
muscle cramps in the hands, arms, feet, legs, or face
nausea or vomiting
numbness and tingling around the mouth, fingertips, or feet
yellowing of the eyes or skin
Incidence not known
Agitation
blistering, peeling, or loosening of the skin
bloody or cloudy urine
bloody, black, or tarry stools
blurred vision
change in consciousness
cough or hoarseness
difficult or painful urination
difficulty with swallowing
dizziness
fast heartbeat
general feeling of tiredness or weakness
muscle twitching or jerking
paralysis
pinpoint red spots on the skin
puffiness or swelling of the eyelids or around the eyes, face, lips, or tongue
red skin lesions, often with a purple center
rhythmic movement of the muscles
seeing, hearing, or feeling things that are not there
seizures
severe sleepiness
stiff neck
sudden decrease in the amount of urine
swollen or painful glands
unpleasant breath odor
unusual bleeding or bruising
vomiting of blood
Some side effects may occur that usually do not need medical attention. These side effects may go away during treatment as your body adjusts to the medicine. Also, your health care professional may be able to tell you about ways to prevent or reduce some of these side effects. Check with your health care professional if any of the following side effects continue or are bothersome or if you have any questions about them:
Other side effects not listed may also occur in some patients. If you notice any other effects, check with your healthcare professional.
Call your doctor for medical advice about side effects. You may report side effects to the FDA at 1-800-FDA-1088.
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