title: Ibuprofen-induced meningitis in an elderly patient with systemic lupus erythematosus.
abstract: The use of ibuprofen by patients with systemic lupus erythematosus poses a major threat of aseptic meningitis. Although previously reported cases have all been in young adults, our case of ibuprofen-induced meningitis occurred in a 73-year-old woman. This report greatly expands the age population that may suffer meningitis from this analgesic, now available over the counter, and emphasizes the importance of recognizing this causative relationship in patients with headache.
authors.affiliation: Psalms of Pasadena Hospital, St. Petersburg, Fla.
authors.forename: G J
authors.initials: GJ
authors.lastname: Gilbert
authors.forename: H W
authors.initials: HW
authors.lastname: Eichenbaum
mesh_terms: D000368:Aged; D002556:Cerebrospinal Fluid Proteins / Q000134:cerebrospinal fluid; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D007052:Ibuprofen / Q000009:adverse effects*; D008180:Lupus Erythematosus, Systemic / Q000134:cerebrospinal fluid*; D008581:Meningitis / Q000139:chemically induced*; D008582:Meningitis, Aseptic / Q000134:cerebrospinal fluid / Q000139:chemically induced*; D009504:Neutrophils / Q000187:drug effects
chemical_list: D002556:Cerebrospinal Fluid Proteins; D007052:Ibuprofen