In:
Current Drug Safety, Bentham Science Publishers Ltd., Vol. 14, No. 2 ( 2019-05-22), p. 163-166
Abstract:
Metronidazole, a widely used antibacterial and antiprotozoal drug, is often the drug of choice in amoebic liver abscess. The drug, otherwise safe, can cause serious central nervous disturbances in rare circumstances. Case Report: Here, we report a case of cerebellar dysfunction in the form of slurring of speech and episodes of falls, in an elderly male following a three-week course of metronidazole therapy. Results and Conclusion: The patient manifested classic radiologic features of metronidazole neurotoxicity. Marked improvement in clinical symptoms was seen following drug discontinuation.
Type of Medium:
Online Resource
ISSN:
1574-8863
DOI:
10.2174/1574886314666190206154735
Language:
English
Publisher:
Bentham Science Publishers Ltd.
Publication Date:
2019
detail.hit.zdb_id:
2250840-5
SSG:
15,3
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