- Can Meropenem (generic name) cause hallucinations?
Meropenem can cause hallucinations as a side effect, though this is considered uncommon Meropenem is a broad-spectrum carbapenem antibiotic used to treat serious bacterial infections
- Neurotoxic effects associated with antibiotic use: management . . .
Antibiotic-induced neurotoxic side effects can have a myriad of neurologic presentations Patients with prior central nervous system (CNS) disease, renal insufficiency and advanced age may be particularly vulnerable
- Meropenem Neurotoxicity: Mechanisms, Manifestations, and Pathways
Explore the subtle mechanisms and clinical signs of meropenem-induced neurotoxicity, highlighting key risk factors and molecular pathways
- Meropenem Side Effects: Common, Severe, Long Term
Along with its needed effects, meropenem may cause some unwanted effects Although not all of these side effects may occur, if they do occur they may need medical attention
- Psychiatric Adverse Effects of Antibiotics
Metronidazole can cause psychosis; it is thought to be a result of inhibition of monoamine oxidase (MAO), a dopamine catabolizing enzyme Psychosis generally resolves within 14 days of discontinuation
- Antibiotics and Delirium by Ali Mohamed, Nagesh Jadhav et al.
Both Cefepime and Meropenem can cause neurotoxicity and delirium The mechanism of neurotoxicity is believed to be due to Gamma-aminobutyric acid (GABA) antagonism; Carbapenem binds to GABA receptors while Cefepime decreases GABA release from nerve terminals
- Antibiotic-induced neuropsychiatric toxicity: epidemiology, mechanisms . . .
Antibiotic-induced psychiatric toxicity, on the other hand, refers to adverse effects on mental health caused by antibiotic exposure, with symptoms such as mood changes, anxiety, depression, hallucinations and other behavioural changes
- 9 Medications That Can Cause Hallucinations - GoodRx
Anticholinergic medications, such as scopolamine (Transderm Scop), corticosteroids, and benzodiazepines can all cause hallucinations Hallucinations related to these medications are rare, but older adults may be at higher risk of experiencing them
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