Seizures associated with oxamniquine therapy.
Three patients who were treated for schistosomiasis mansoni with oxamniquine suffered generalized seizures. We suggest that this side effect may be more common than previously reported. Specific ethnic groups may be particularly at risk.
Stokvis
H
H
Bauer
A G
AG
Stuiver
P C
PC
Malcolm
A D
AD
Overbosch
D
D
D000328:Adult; D004569:Electroencephalography; D006801:Humans; D008297:Male; D009600:Nitroquinolines / Q000009:adverse effects*; D010073:Oxamniquine / Q000009:adverse effects* / Q000627:therapeutic use; D012555:Schistosomiasis mansoni / Q000188:drug therapy; D012640:Seizures / Q000139:chemically induced*
D009600:Nitroquinolines; D010073:Oxamniquine