A probable association of acute dystonia with gemifloxacin administration.
Indian J Med Sci
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2009 Dec; 63(12) 557-560
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ABSTRACT
Gemifloxacin is a recently introduced fluoroquinolone antibiotic frequently used for its broad spectrum and once-daily dosing. Fluoroquinolones are associated with various neuropsychiatric side effects, such as seizures, insomnia, confusion, lightheadedness, psychosis, paranoia and hallucinations. We report a case of a 36-year-old woman given gemifloxacin for an upper respiratory tract infection who developed acute dystonia on the third day following therapy initiation. The clinical implications are discussed.
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Infecções Respiratórias
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Feminino
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Humanos
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Doença Aguda
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Adulto
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Fluoroquinolonas
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Distonia
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Antibacterianos
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Naftiridinas
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Inglês
Revista:
Indian J Med Sci
Ano de publicação:
2009
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