Metronidazole-induced encephalopathy in a uremic patient: A case report

被引:13
作者
Arik, N
Cengiz, N
Bilge, A
机构
[1] Ondokuz Mayis Univ, Sch Med, Dept Nephrol, Samsun, Turkey
[2] Ondokuz Mayis Univ, Sch Med, Dept Neurol, Samsun, Turkey
来源
NEPHRON | 2001年 / 89卷 / 01期
关键词
metronidazole; encephalopathy; chronic renal failure;
D O I
10.1159/000046052
中图分类号
R5 [内科学]; R69 [泌尿科学(泌尿生殖系疾病)];
学科分类号
1002 ; 100201 ;
摘要
A variety of neurologic disorders may develop in patients with chronic renal failure. Drug toxicity must be thought of in the differential diagnosis of these disorders. We report a case with renal failure developing serious neurotoxicity after metronidazole use. Copyright (C) 2001 S. Karger AG, Basel.
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页码:108 / 109
页数:2
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