In:
Chemotherapy, S. Karger AG, Vol. 54, No. 3 ( 2008), p. 224-227
Abstract:
〈 i 〉 Background: 〈 /i 〉 Fungal infections are common and life threatening among immunosupressive patients. Rare side effects may occur related to the use of voriconazole, which is the drug of choice in invasive aspergillosis. 〈 i 〉 Patients and Methods: 〈 /i 〉 Neuropathy was determined through clinical and electromyographic findings during the course of voriconazole therapy in 2 patients developing invasive aspergillosis. 〈 i 〉 Results: 〈 /i 〉 Since examinations revealed no neuropathy capable of ascription to any other cause and improvement followed the cessation of the drug, this suggested that neuropathy may be linked to voriconazole use. 〈 i 〉 Conclusion: 〈 /i 〉 Neuropathy may be seen as a side effect during voriconazole treatment. Voriconazole-induced side effects should be borne in mind and patients carefully monitored during its use.
Type of Medium:
Online Resource
ISSN:
0009-3157
,
1421-9794
Language:
English
Publisher:
S. Karger AG
Publication Date:
2008
detail.hit.zdb_id:
1482111-4
SSG:
15,3
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