Drug abuse of betamethasone in 5months old child- a case report
Journal Title: Scholars Journal of Medical Case Reports - Year 2016, Vol 4, Issue 9
Abstract
Abstract:Pseudotumor cerebri is also known as idiopathic intracranial hypertension (IIH). It is a condition of elevated intracranial pressure in the absence of clinical, laboratory or radiological evidence of an intracranial space occupying lesion that can occur in the pediatric population. The exact etiology is still unknown. One of the causes of pseudotumor cerebri is long term steroid therapy and sudden with drawl of steroids. The aim of case report is to discuss the drug abuse of Betamethasone oral drops 0.5ml (0.25mg) in a five month old female patient suffering from common cold. Keywords:Pseudotumor Cerebri, Betamethasone, Idiopathic Intracranial Hypertension, common cold.
Authors and Affiliations
Dr. Sk. Nazeer Ahmed, Dr. T. Ravi Kumar, Dr. Ch. Hazarathaiah
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