Ofloxacin in miliary tuberculosis.
We report one case of severe miliary tuberculosis with liver failure and respiratory insufficiency in a twenty-seven year old patient. We emphasize the presence of hepatic, occular and vestibular toxicities secondary to the treatment and the usefulness of ofloxacin with cycloserine given for nine months.
Alegre
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Department of Internal Medicine, Hospital Valle Hebrón, Universidad Autonoma, Barcelona, Spain.
Fernández de Sevilla
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Falcó
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Martinez Vazquez
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D000328:Adult; D000995:Antitubercular Agents / Q000009:adverse effects / Q000627:therapeutic use; D056486:Chemical and Drug Induced Liver Injury / Q000209:etiology; D004359:Drug Therapy, Combination; D006801:Humans; D008297:Male; D015242:Ofloxacin / Q000627:therapeutic use*; D014391:Tuberculosis, Miliary / Q000188:drug therapy*; D014717:Vertigo / Q000139:chemically induced; D014786:Vision Disorders / Q000139:chemically induced
D000995:Antitubercular Agents; D015242:Ofloxacin