A rare case of flupirtine induced loss of speech.
Journal Title: Journal of Drug Discovery and Therapeutics - Year 2015, Vol 3, Issue 3
Abstract
Anarthria can be caused by CNS depressant drugs but flupirtine consumption leading to it, is not documented till date. Since it is a drug with unique properties and is being more commonly used by practitioners, caution needs to be taken in noting rare adverse effects. In this short communication, a case of flupirtine induced loss of speech is reported.
Authors and Affiliations
Niroop Revannasiddaiah| Assistant Professor, Department of Pharmacology, PES Institute of Medical Sciences and Research., Chandani Ashok Kumar| Assistant Professor, Department of Community Medicine, PES Institute of Medical Sciences and Research.
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