Analysis on a Mental Disorder Case Caused by Levofloxacin and Sustained-release Theophyline / 中国药房

ABSTRACT

OBJECTIVE: To discuss a mental disorder case caused by levofloxacin and theophylline. METHODS: Based on one case, the characteristics of interaction and adverse reaction of levofloxacin and theophylline were summarized from the perspe ctive of clinical pharmacists to put forward advice for rational use of drug. RESULTS:Levofloxacin and theophylline used unsuitable can cause mental disorder. CONCLUSION: The dosage should be adjusted correctly when use levofloxacin and theophylline. It should be emphasized that the clinical pharmacists play important role in education and instruction for medication. Patient should be told the importence of rational drug use, in order to avoid ADR.