Metronidazole Induced Reversible Neurotoxicity -A Rare Case.
Journal Title: International Journal of Medical Science and Innovative Research (IJMSIR) - Year 2018, Vol 3, Issue 9
Abstract
Metronidazole is widely used for treatment of anaerobic bacteria and protozoal infection and relatively considered safe. Cerebellar neurotoxicity and peripheral neuropathy are rare adverse event in Patient treated with Metronidazole. We report clinical and radiological findings in 40 years old male who developed Metronidazole induced cerebellar neurotoxicity and peripheral neuropathy after prolonged cumulative dose of Metronidazole which was reversible after discontinuation of drug.
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Abhijeet Gaikwad
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