Maxipime and Ventricular tachycardia - a phase IV clinical study of FDA data

Summary:

Ventricular tachycardia is reported as a side effect among people who take Maxipime (cefepime hydrochloride), especially for people who are male, 60+ old, have been taking the drug for < 1 month also take Zantac, and have Infection.

The phase IV clinical study analyzes which people have Ventricular tachycardia when taking Maxipime. It is created by eHealthMe based on reports of 4,272 people who have side effects when taking Maxipime from the FDA, and is updated regularly.

What is Maxipime?

Maxipime has active ingredients of cefepime hydrochloride. eHealthMe is studying from 4,279 Maxipime users. Check the latest studies of Maxipime.

What is Ventricular tachycardia?

Ventricular tachycardia (rapid heartbeat that originates in one of the lower chambers (the ventricles) of the heart) is found to be associated with 1,282 drugs and 2,098 conditions by eHealthMe. Check the latest studies of Ventricular tachycardia.

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On Aug, 30, 2026

4,272 people reported to have side effects when taking Maxipime.
Among them, 12 people (0.28%) have Ventricular tachycardia.

Could Maxipime cause Ventricular tachycardia?

Among these 12 people:

How long have people been on Maxipime when they have Ventricular tachycardia? *

What is the gender of people who have Ventricular tachycardia when taking Maxipime? *

female: 41.67 %
male: 58.33 %

What is the age of people who have Ventricular tachycardia when taking Maxipime? *

What are other drugs people take besides Maxipime? *

Solu-Cortef: 5 people, 41.67%
Zantac: 5 people, 41.67%
Lasix: 4 people, 33.33%
Sulfamethoxazole And Trimethoprim: 4 people, 33.33%
Diflucan: 4 people, 33.33%
Fungizone: 4 people, 33.33%
Allopurinol: 3 people, 25.00%
Cordarone: 2 people, 16.67%
Keppra: 2 people, 16.67%
Vancomycin: 2 people, 16.67%

What are other side effects people have besides Ventricular tachycardia? *

Agranulocytosis (a deficiency of granulocytes in the blood, causing increased vulnerability to infection): 5 people, 41.67%
Cardiac Failure: 5 people, 41.67%
Ventricular Extrasystoles (premature cardiac contraction): 4 people, 33.33%
Pleural Effusion (water on the lungs): 4 people, 33.33%
Interstitial Lung Disease: 4 people, 33.33%
Pneumonia Fungal: 4 people, 33.33%
Pulmonary Oedema (fluid accumulation in the lungs): 3 people, 25.00%
Chest Pain: 3 people, 25.00%
Cytomegalovirus Infection: 3 people, 25.00%
Fever: 3 people, 25.00%

What are the existing conditions these people have? *

Infection: 4 people, 33.33%
Myelodysplastic Syndrome (a group of conditions that occur when the blood-forming cells in the bone marrow are damaged): 1 person, 8.33%
Iron Overload: 1 person, 8.33%
Hypopharyngeal Cancer: 1 person, 8.33%
Fever: 1 person, 8.33%
Catheter Related Infection: 1 person, 8.33%
Acute Lymphocytic Leukaemia Recurrent (cancer in which the bone marrow makes too many lymphocytes-recurrent): 1 person, 8.33%

* Approximation only. Some reports may have incomplete information.

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Related publications that referenced our studies

Amit K J Mandal, Umar F Khan, Constantinos G Missouris, "Ventricular tachycardia in a patient with sigmoid volvulus on treatment with donepezil", Clinical Toxicology, 2019 Jan .
Amit K J Mandal, Umar F Khan, Constantinos G Missouris, "Ventricular tachycardia in a patient with sigmoid volvulus on treatment with donepezil", Clinical Toxicology, 2019 Jan .

How the study uses the data?

The study uses data from the FDA. It is based on cefepime hydrochloride (the active ingredients of Maxipime) and Maxipime (the brand name). Other drugs that have the same active ingredients (e.g. generic drugs) are not considered. Dosage of drugs is not considered in the study.

How to use the study?

DO NOT STOP MEDICATIONS without first consulting your doctor. If there are any serious or long term adverse effects discovered in the study, discuss the study with your doctor to ensure that proper medication management will be in place if applicable.

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