title: Idiopathic intracranial hypertension after ofloxacin treatment.
abstract: We report the occurrence of idiopathic intracranial hypertension in a patient treated with ofloxacin, a fluoroquinolone antimicrobial agent, for 16 months. The withdrawal of ofloxacin and acetazolamide therapy were followed by a complete recovery of visual function.
authors.affiliation: Neurology Service, Neurological Hospital, Lyon, France.
authors.forename: J C
authors.initials: JC
authors.lastname: Getenet
authors.forename: B
authors.initials: B
authors.lastname: Croisile
authors.forename: A
authors.initials: A
authors.lastname: Vighetto
authors.forename: M
authors.initials: M
authors.lastname: Grochowicki
authors.forename: B
authors.initials: B
authors.lastname: Goudable
authors.forename: G
authors.initials: G
authors.lastname: Aimard
authors.forename: M
authors.initials: M
authors.lastname: Trillet
mesh_terms: D000086:Acetazolamide / Q000627:therapeutic use; D000328:Adult; D005264:Femoral Fractures / Q000150:complications*; D006801:Humans; D007427:Intracranial Pressure / Q000187:drug effects; D008134:Long-Term Care; D008297:Male; D015242:Ofloxacin / Q000009:adverse effects* / Q000627:therapeutic use; D010000:Osteitis / Q000188:drug therapy*; D011559:Pseudotumor Cerebri / Q000139:chemically induced* / Q000188:drug therapy
chemical_list: D015242:Ofloxacin; D000086:Acetazolamide