Ocular myasthenia and nitrofurantoin.
OBJECTIVE
To report a case of ocular myasthenia associated with administration of nitrofurantoin.


METHODS
Case report and review of the literature.


RESULTS
While taking nitrofurantoin after urinary tract surgery, a 10-year-old female developed diplopia and ptosis. Sleep test confirmed ocular myasthenia. Signs and symptoms resolved after discontinuation of the drug.


CONCLUSIONS
Ocular myasthenia may be associated with nitrofurantoin administration.
Wasserman
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Chester County Eye Care Associates, West Chester, Pennsylvania 19380, USA. Bnwass27@aol.com
Chronister
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Stark
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Saran
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D000892:Anti-Infective Agents, Urinary / Q000009:adverse effects*; D001763:Blepharoptosis / Q000139:chemically induced* / Q000175:diagnosis; D002648:Child; D004172:Diplopia / Q000139:chemically induced* / Q000175:diagnosis; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D009157:Myasthenia Gravis / Q000139:chemically induced* / Q000175:diagnosis; D009582:Nitrofurantoin / Q000009:adverse effects*
D000892:Anti-Infective Agents, Urinary; D009582:Nitrofurantoin