Introduction:
Metronidazole is an
antibiotic and anantiprotozoal
drug very commonly used in our day to daypractice. It is either used alone or in combination with otherdrugs to treat
Pelvic inflammatory disease,
Endocarditis andBacterial Vaginosis. It is generally well tolerated and commonside effects include
nausea,
vomiting,
abdominal cramps,
metallic taste.Case
report We are presenting a rare case of Metronidazoleinduced
cerebellar ataxia in a
patient who received the drugfor a relatively shorter duration.
Conclusion:
The neurological features usually occurwhen the
drug dose exceeds 2g/day for a prolonged period.
Peripheral neuropathy,
dizziness,
encephalopathy, seizures,
optic neuropathy can be seen.
Cerebellar ataxia is a rare andserious side effect of this
drug.