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

Arık N., Cengiz N., Bilge A.

Nephron, vol.89, no.1, pp.108-109, 2001 (SCI-Expanded) identifier identifier

  • Publication Type: Article / Article
  • Volume: 89 Issue: 1
  • Publication Date: 2001
  • Doi Number: 10.1159/000046052
  • Journal Name: Nephron
  • Journal Indexes: Science Citation Index Expanded (SCI-EXPANDED), Scopus
  • Page Numbers: pp.108-109
  • Keywords: Chronic renal failure, Encephalopathy, Metronidazole
  • Ondokuz Mayıs University Affiliated: Yes

Abstract

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 © 2001 S. Karger AG, Basel.