METRONIDAZOLE INDUCED SEIZURES

Authors

  • Mir S Adil Pharm.D, Deccan School of Pharmacy, Hyderabad -01, Andhra Pradesh, India
  • Azizullah G M.Pharm, Deccan School of Pharmacy, Hyderabad -01, Andhra Pradesh, India
  • M.d Amer K Pharm.D, Deccan School of Pharmacy, Hyderabad -01, Andhra Pradesh, India
  • M Nematullah K Pharm.D, Deccan School of Pharmacy, Hyderabad -01, Andhra Pradesh, India
  • M Aamer K Pharm.D, Deccan School of Pharmacy, Hyderabad -01, Andhra Pradesh, India
  • Ihtisham S Pharm.D, Deccan School of Pharmacy, Hyderabad -01, Andhra Pradesh, India

Keywords:

metronidazole, seizure, ADR, drug induced convulsions

Abstract

This is a case report of a four year old female patient who was admitted to pediatrics ward at Owaisi Hospital and Research Centre with chief complaints of abdominal pain and burning sensation while micturition since 2 days, associated with frequent straw colored urination and nausea. The condition was diagnosed as Cystitis, for which antibiotics were started. Three days post administration of Metronidazole, seizures were experienced by the patient. This ADR has scored 6 on naranjo algorithm, which indicates the reaction as probable. This is a rare case of metronidazole induced seizures in a pediatric patient. The reason behind the event could be the dose of metronidazole, which was slightly higher than the calculated dose according to the weight of the patient.

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Published

2013-12-31

How to Cite

Mir S Adil, Azizullah G, M.d Amer K, M Nematullah K, M Aamer K, & Ihtisham S. (2013). METRONIDAZOLE INDUCED SEIZURES. World Journal of Pharmaceutical Sciences, 2(1), 108–111. Retrieved from https://wjpsonline.com/index.php/wjps/article/view/metronidazole-induced-seizures

Issue

World J Pharm Sci 2014; 2(1): 1-136

Section

Case Study

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