Levofloxacin induced psychosis: a rare case report
Journal: International Journal of Basic & Clinical Pharmacology (Vol.5, No. 4)Publication Date: 2014-08-01
Authors : Daleep Singh; Akhil Kapoor; Mukesh Kumar Singhal; Vikram Singh; Harvindra Singh Kumar;
Page : 726-728
Keywords : Levofloxacin; Acute psychosis; Quinolone;
Abstract
Levofloxacin is a commonly prescribed antibiotic for treating bacterial infections in routine clinical practice. A wide range of side-effects have been ascribed to the quinolone group of drugs, the most common being gastrointestinal. Central nervous system is rarely involved; neuropsychiartic complications are among the least reported adverse reactions. We report a rare case of levofloxacin induced acute psychosis in a young male presenting in out-patient department with signs of urinary tract infection along with pneumonitis.
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