CEREBELLAR SYNDROME CAUSED BY ISONIAZID

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作者
BLUMBERG, EA
GIL, RA
机构
[1] Division of Infectious Disease, Department of Medicine, Hahnemann University, Philadelphia, PA 19102, Broad and Vine
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DICP-THE ANNALS OF PHARMACOTHERAPY | 1990年 / 24卷 / 09期
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10.1177/106002809002400906
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R9 [药学];
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1007 ;
摘要
Treatment of tuberculosis in a hemodialysis patient with isoniazid, rifampin, and pyrazinamide resulted in the development of acute cerebellar dysfunction. This resolved rapidly following the discontinuation of isoniazid and pyrazinamide, reinstitution of isoniazid at a lower dose, and addition of pyridoxine. We discuss why we believe this syndrome was caused by isoniazid. Patients with renal failure who undergo antituberculous therapy with isoniazid should receive supplemental pyridoxine to reduce the likelihood of isoniazid-related neurotoxicity
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